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YF05 VMT

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,963 mi
Last recorded55,963 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VMT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 55,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,779 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,318 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 53,318 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 49,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 41,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 41,970 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,933 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,905 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2013 37,192 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 37,190 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,859 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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YF05 VMT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF05 VMT, 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 YF05 VMT registered?

YF05 VMT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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