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WK55 YXC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,930 mi
Last recorded155,930 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YXC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 155,930 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,962 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,832 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged impulse rings rusted (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both fronts rusted (1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,333 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 112,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 97,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 82,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,767 miles

Advise front brake discs & pads are worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,977 miles

Advise front brake discs are worn.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 48,977 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Advise front brake discs are worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,239 miles

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

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 YXC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YXC, 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 WK55 YXC registered?

WK55 YXC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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