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YG55 RKR

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,172 mi
Last recorded155,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2022 155,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 150,389 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 150,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,551 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 141,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s little/no effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

air box loose

bonnet secondary catch inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2015 136,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed Near fuel filter (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 136,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed Near fuel filter (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have "part worn" written on them.

not able to observe thickness of brake pads due to design of vehicles wheels.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 130,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have "part worn" written on them.

not able to observe thickness of brake pads due to design of vehicles wheels.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 124,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 115,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,014 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 107,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

very slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 62,220 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 RKR 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 63.2%.

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 RKR, 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 RKR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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