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WK55 YFB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YFB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 170,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod at rack end ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 161,331 miles

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 20 Feb 2019 161,331 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2018 152,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 152,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 143,285 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 143,266 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 134,022 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 122,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,113 miles

nearside rear tyre getting worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2014 119,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,894 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 23 Dec 2011 102,372 miles

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

front brake pads and disc worn

off side near side steering arms have slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2011 102,372 miles

front brake pads and disc worn

off side near side steering arms have slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,259 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,295 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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WK55 YFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WK55 YFB, 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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WK55 YFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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