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YC55 UKO

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

228,375 mi
Last recorded228,375 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UKO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 228,375 miles

Central Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2017 227,695 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 30mm (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 204,961 miles

Front Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2015 204,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 184,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 156,121 miles

steering rack has slight play in it-front balljoints slight play-rear service brake passed on limits-rear parking brake passed on limits may need attention soon

Pass 15 Nov 2012 156,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 156,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,535 miles

play in steering rack arms

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,208 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 129,208 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both nearside brakes binding slightly

engine stabilizer bar front bush worn

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise serve light and air bag light on

advise slight play in rack ends

Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise serve light and air bag light on

advise slight play in rack ends

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 UKO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

YC55 UKO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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