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YG55 YLZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

207,193 mi
Last recorded207,193 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 207,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 199,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 199,750 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack/pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 191,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 191,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 184,246 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 184,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 175,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 175,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 168,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 168,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 163,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 155,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 155,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 118,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 118,493 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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YG55 YLZ 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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