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YH55 UTN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UTN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 48,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 48,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 35,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 35,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,541 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,192 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 25,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,878 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

osf window wont work

Fail 19 Jul 2018 23,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

nearside mirror cover missing

osf window wont work

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,960 miles

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 20,960 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,936 miles

nsr light lens damaged / repaired with tape

osf window wont work

rear exhaust rubber torn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 18,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr light lens damaged / repaired with tape

osf window wont work

rear exhaust rubber torn

Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,261 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 17,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 10,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 4,282 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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YH55 UTN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YH55 UTN, 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 YH55 UTN registered?

YH55 UTN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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