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YK55 OYV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,168 mi
Last recorded203,168 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OYV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 203,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 200,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 200,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 194,228 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 194,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 185,343 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 185,343 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 158,360 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 158,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,052 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,052 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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 OYV 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 54.5%.

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 YK55 OYV, 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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YK55 OYV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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