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KY55 VSZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,640 mi
Last recorded126,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 126,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake imbalance

Osf upper strut area play with suspension hanging

Suspension components corrosion,front rollbar links poor

Fail 19 Aug 2025 126,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Emissions erratic

Exhaust mounting defective Mid mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake imbalance

Osf upper strut area play with suspension hanging

Suspension components corrosion,front rollbar links poor

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,843 miles

general underside corrosion

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly perished

offside front upper suspension mount worn

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust hanger missing

general underside corrosion

offside front upper suspension mount worn

rear exhaust hangers perished

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 113,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,540 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,626 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,627 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 83,626 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,141 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 70,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,515 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 VSZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSZ, 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 KY55 VSZ registered?

KY55 VSZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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