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YH05 BVR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,199 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 129,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 129,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 124,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 124,024 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 121,886 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 121,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,543 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 117,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,398 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,783 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,783 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 90,833 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to cords/ply (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,730 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 79,080 miles

passenger seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 May 2016 79,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger seats removed at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,944 miles

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

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

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

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

no front or rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,420 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake discs wearing thin

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 29,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,353 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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YH05 BVR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YH05 BVR, 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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YH05 BVR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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