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YC55 UKT

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,171 mi
Last recorded152,171 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,171 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning light intermitently coming on

both inner steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2012 152,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light intermitently coming on

both inner steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in both steering inner rack ends

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,130 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,130 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 12 Nov 2009 83,589 miles

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

advise steering rack has slight play at nearside plus offside front road wheels

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,589 miles

advise steering rack has slight play at nearside plus offside front road wheels

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,142 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 UKT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

YC55 UKT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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