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YA05 VVL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 140,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 140,269 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to test nearside rear hub bearing due to binding brake

Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 139,801 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2013 132,925 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 132,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,355 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 106,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,376 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 17,517 miles

Front 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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YA05 VVL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YA05 VVL, 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 YA05 VVL registered?

YA05 VVL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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