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MK05 YBV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,587 mi
Last recorded189,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YBV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 189,587 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield rattling

glow plug warning light on

snow tyres fitted on front

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle starting to emit smoke at rear exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2014 189,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine starting to smoke

exhaust heat shield rattling

glow plug warning light on

snow tyres fitted on front

Pass 2 Mar 2013 186,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag lamp on

front exhaust gasket worn causing vibration

Fail 1 Mar 2012 183,820 miles

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

Exhaust knocking

Large oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Offside cv boot slightly leaking grease

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Top engine cover slightly insecure

Vehicle burning oil but not excessively

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 183,820 miles

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

Exhaust knocking

Large oil leak

Nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Offside cv boot slightly leaking grease

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Top engine cover slightly insecure

Vehicle burning oil but not excessively

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 180,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 166,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear mounting just starting to deteriorate

o/s/f drop link bush deteriorating

oil leak from around engine (engine oil)

side door wont open

slight play both sides in steering rack

slight play in handbrake lever

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

small pinhole in o/s/f cv-boot

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 9 Feb 2010 166,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

exhaust rear mounting just starting to deteriorate

o/s/f drop link bush deteriorating

oil leak from around engine (engine oil)

side door wont open

slight play both sides in steering rack

slight play in handbrake lever

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

small pinhole in o/s/f cv-boot

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 11 Feb 2009 135,483 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 99,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering fluid low

Pass 16 Feb 2008 99,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering fluid low

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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MK05 YBV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MK05 YBV, 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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MK05 YBV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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