MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear, Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level low
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Handbrake could do with attention only just met requirements
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear from valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear from valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On valve (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake performance not tested Both sides low effort (1.2.1 (g))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Hand brake would benefit from further attention
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs pitted and corroded
offside front tyre getting low
rear door handle has temp repair but working ok
smaller tyres on rear
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL55 XRF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NL55 XRF, 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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NL55 XRF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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