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LY05 YXB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 YXB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 84,425 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,376 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre warn inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,197 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,197 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,183 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,574 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,727 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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LY05 YXB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 LY05 YXB, 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 LY05 YXB registered?

LY05 YXB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LY05 YXB safe to buy?

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