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WU55 VYL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 107,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2026 107,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,248 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 86,049 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,558 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner bead slightly distorted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner bead slightly distorted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently Bolt loose (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,204 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front anti slip on brake pedal starting to wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

doors secure and close but light on dash showing open

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split slight play on inner track rod end (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front anti slip on brake pedal starting to wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

doors secure and close but light on dash showing open

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,279 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 35,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,904 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 29,904 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,125 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,042 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,042 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WU55 VYL 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 60%.

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 WU55 VYL, 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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WU55 VYL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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