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YC55 FVK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,800 mi
Last recorded154,800 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FVK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 154,800 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 146,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,753 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 134,753 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,650 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 123,649 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,737 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2013 111,737 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,853 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,173 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,800 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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YC55 FVK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC55 FVK, 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 YC55 FVK registered?

YC55 FVK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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