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KY55 ARX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 ARX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 161,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 150,393 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 150,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 133,972 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Dec 2011 133,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,146 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 113,966 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,183 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 96,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 64,471 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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KY55 ARX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY55 ARX, 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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KY55 ARX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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