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YG55 RKJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,842 mi
Last recorded161,842 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 161,842 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 161,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 151,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 151,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 142,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 133,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 125,394 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers torn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,734 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,752 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 529,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,662 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,662 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 RKJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKJ, 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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What year was YG55 RKJ registered?

YG55 RKJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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