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YP05 VFH

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,369 mi
Last recorded101,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VFH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 101,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 101,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,766 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,787 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides aftermarket helper springs broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,442 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,153 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,837 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Offside Front cut in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine cover obscuring some components

front anti - roll link bushes perishing

service lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,819 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight cut outer wall not to cords

Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,817 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre has slight cut outer wall not to cords

Pass 31 May 2014 30,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 25,764 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 20,761 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 20,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,773 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,443 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 11,443 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 8,389 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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YP05 VFH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YP05 VFH, 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 YP05 VFH registered?

YP05 VFH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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