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RF55 HYM

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,461 mi
Last recorded126,461 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HYM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 126,461 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2017 126,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 122,504 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 122,501 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,057 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 121,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,539 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 118,538 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,887 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,865 miles

air bag light on.

front disc slightly worn.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on.

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,682 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slightly smokey

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,898 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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RF55 HYM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RF55 HYM, 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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RF55 HYM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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