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YF55 NBL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 NBL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,644 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 87,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,609 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 75,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,039 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 74,006 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,725 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,035 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R wheel binding

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 44,974 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

o/s front tyre 175 n/s front 185 back two 165

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,974 miles

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

o/s front tyre 175 n/s front 185 back two 165

Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,208 miles

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,214 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 NBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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