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YG05 UBY

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,636 mi
Last recorded169,636 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 169,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it right on the shoulder i have removed it hoping to safe the tyre needs new one

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt starting to fray (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 169,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it right on the shoulder i have removed it hoping to safe the tyre needs new one

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt seat belt starting to fray (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 168,946 miles

engine cover insecure

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers in poor condition and starting to split

front number plate in poor condition

timing belt cover missing

unable to check front steering and suspension fully due to movement in lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 4 Sep 2016 168,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working when side lights are on (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine cover insecure

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers in poor condition and starting to split

front number plate in poor condition

timing belt cover missing

unable to check front steering and suspension fully due to movement in lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,964 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 144,953 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,511 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 90,125 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 90,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,450 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,500 miles

number plate light out.

o/s seat belt frayed.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,041 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,715 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 UBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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