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YC54 KVM

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

120,098 mi
Last recorded120,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KVM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 120,098 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slightly damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 112,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 112,940 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 103,824 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 102,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear outer sill and arch corroded not considered excessive

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,499 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,119 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively new discs and pads fitted may need bedding in (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2020 98,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2020 98,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2019 96,961 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 96,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm! + outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 94,895 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm! + outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

offside door mirror lens slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre perished and cracked

small chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

offside door mirror lens slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre perished and cracked

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,412 miles

Both outer CV boots showing signs of grease leakage

Engine leaking oil

Front brakes binding slightly

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside door mirror glass degrading

Offside front tyre aged and badly perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Steering rack boots perished

Fail 30 Apr 2016 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both outer CV boots showing signs of grease leakage

Engine leaking oil

Front brakes binding slightly

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside door mirror glass degrading

Offside front tyre aged and badly perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Steering rack boots perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,868 miles

Oil leak

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2014 86,868 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s rear brakes rubbing.

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn.

dip stick top broken

Fail 20 Apr 2013 84,418 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s rear brakes rubbing.

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn.

dip stick top broken

Pass 17 May 2011 80,174 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 80,173 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 79,946 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 79,941 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,891 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,889 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008

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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YC54 KVM is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 YC54 KVM, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC54 KVM is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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