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YK55 OTM

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

148,936 mi
Last recorded148,936 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OTM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 148,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 145,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 140,953 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ON THE REAR OF REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 137,622 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 137,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,129 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 134,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,444 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,444 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,404 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 114,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,088 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,950 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,517 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,836 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,934 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,934 miles

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

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

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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YK55 OTM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YK55 OTM, 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 YK55 OTM registered?

YK55 OTM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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