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YG55 NYC

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 NYC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,666 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides void of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,552 miles

Nearside rear tyre has outer wall damage.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 88,552 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre has outer wall damage.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,253 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak/engine compartment

Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak/engine compartment

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,077 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,077 miles

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

rear fog lamp poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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YG55 NYC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YG55 NYC, 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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YG55 NYC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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