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MK55 NBY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,036 mi
Last recorded116,036 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,036 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,036 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 113,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 111,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both front inner steering rack joints. ()

Pass 6 May 2021 105,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints. ()

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 4 May 2021 105,207 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints. ()

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 May 2020 102,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 96,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 96,948 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insercure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link rod broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 91,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 May 2018 91,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2017 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 78,718 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 23 May 2016 78,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 May 2015 72,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 23 May 2014 65,432 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 65,432 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2013 58,514 miles

both front brakes binding slightly.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in n/s front steering rack arm inner joint.

Fail 8 May 2013 58,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in n/s front steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 17 May 2012 49,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,683 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,423 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 22,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MK55 NBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MK55 NBY, 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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MK55 NBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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