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VU55 YJV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YJV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 143,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 129,470 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 129,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rackend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,054 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,234 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,234 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 65,644 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,026 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,026 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,401 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,688 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,965 miles

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

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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VU55 YJV 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU55 YJV, 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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VU55 YJV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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