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YG05 GKO

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,465 mi
Last recorded123,465 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 GKO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,659 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 16,658 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,339 miles

nsr wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,338 miles

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

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

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

nsr wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,853 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 77,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,244 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,213 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,536 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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YG05 GKO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG05 GKO, 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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YG05 GKO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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