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WF55 VBM

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VBM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,581 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,581 miles

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

Both front tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,769 miles

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Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,184 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,323 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 81,016 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,690 miles

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

item on mirror

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

item on mirror

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,201 miles

front discs and pads badly corroded/worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,201 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front discs badly scored

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,338 miles

rear tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,744 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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WF55 VBM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red 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 WF55 VBM, 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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What year was WF55 VBM registered?

WF55 VBM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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