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KN55 HYF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,913 mi
Last recorded162,913 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HYF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 162,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 162,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,215 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 146,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,526 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,646 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,066 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,576 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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KN55 HYF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN55 HYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN55 HYF registered?

KN55 HYF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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