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ML05 YPC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

71,304 mi
Last recorded71,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YPC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,304 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working, lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

vin number only just readable

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning noisy in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working, lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

vin number only just readable

Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,336 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 58,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,194 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 50,191 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ON OUTER SHOULDER ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass heavily cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HEAVILY WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER TREAD,ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 35,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ON OUTER SHOULDER ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slit & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass heavily cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HEAVILY WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER TREAD,ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,312 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 27,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,162 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2017 18,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre badly wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,891 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2016 10,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 3,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2015 3,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,722 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,663 miles

near side rear tyre down to 3mm

Fail 12 Mar 2013 24,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,641 miles

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

damp around fuel tank area but no leaks found

sliding door will not open from the outside

Fail 25 Mar 2011 20,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

damp around fuel tank area but no leaks found

front discs poor condition

sliding door will not open from the outside

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,058 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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ML05 YPC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ML05 YPC, 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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ML05 YPC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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