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YG56 PCX

2006 Renault Kangoo

Multi-colour Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,251 mi
Last recorded161,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 PCX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 161,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 157,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,076 miles

Nearside Rear cover missing but still works

Fail 20 Mar 2023 145,044 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear spring helper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive near side diff oil seal cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing but still works

Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,498 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear bind on manual inspection + tyre over 10 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2022 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear bind on manual inspection + tyre over 10 years old

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 122,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 122,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,514 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 16 Nov 2018 117,497 miles

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,318 miles

E.M.L light indicating fault

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

E.M.L light indicating fault

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,472 miles

Both front discs corroding

Slight play near side and offside front steering rack ends

Fail 11 Nov 2015 79,470 miles

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

Both front discs corroding

Slight play near side and offside front steering rack ends

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,631 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,630 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,334 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,260 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,414 miles

Centre/Nearside seat belt catch damaged.

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 37,596 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear door doesnt open from inside or out.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,510 miles

passenger side rear door will not open

Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,283 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 23,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YG56 PCX is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Multi-colour with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 76,523 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 YG56 PCX, 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 20 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG56 PCX is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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