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WV55 YGJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YGJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 66,666 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,237 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 49,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 38,685 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 38,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 28,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,416 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 15,593 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,593 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,646 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 6,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 6,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,641 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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WV55 YGJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV55 YGJ, 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 WV55 YGJ registered?

WV55 YGJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 YGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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