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YK05 YFV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,236 mi
Last recorded138,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 138,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play not checked due to brake bind, (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,853 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/ door mirror cover damaged

n/s/r light lense is damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2014 136,842 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/ door mirror cover damaged

n/s/r light lense is damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2013 136,813 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

v i n plate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

air bag light on.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and pitted

high level brake light not working

o/s front sun viser missing.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 134,661 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

air bag light on.

front discs worn and pitted

high level brake light not working

o/s front sun viser missing.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 132,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

air bag light on!

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn groved and corroded!

high level brake light not working!

o/s of front screen cracked!

o/s sun visor missing

oil level near min mark!

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,139 miles

air bag light on

nail close to edge of tread of n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on outer edge [165/70/14s]

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,444 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/14c]

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,426 miles

air bag light coming on with service light

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge 165/70/14c

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

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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YK05 YFV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK05 YFV, 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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YK05 YFV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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