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VU56 URZ

2006 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,856 mi
Last recorded92,856 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 URZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 92,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,552 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake travel near maximum - advise adjustment/inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,256 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 83,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,124 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 80,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,097 miles

front brake idiscs have light surface rust on inner faces

Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake idiscs have light surface rust on inner faces

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,344 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,344 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,452 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,284 miles

damp around power steering pump.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 32,284 miles

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

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

damp around power steering pump.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,077 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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VU56 URZ is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 76,523 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 VU56 URZ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU56 URZ registered?

VU56 URZ is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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