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YF55 EKA

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,032 mi
Last recorded161,032 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 EKA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 161,032 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 161,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,934 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 141,361 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 19 Dec 2017 141,359 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,391 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 130,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,885 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front position light dull

Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,250 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratching to windscreen not impairing drivers view of the road

nearside rear brake binding lightly

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Dec 2013 94,595 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder

Fail 11 Dec 2012 83,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,125 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,866 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,672 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 51,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,484 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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YF55 EKA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YF55 EKA, 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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YF55 EKA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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