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YP05 VGA

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,552 mi
Last recorded146,552 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 146,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 146,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,039 miles

rear number plate loose

slight free play in n/s steering arm to rack

Fail 27 Jun 2011 104,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate loose

slight free play in n/s steering arm to rack

Fail 19 May 2010 82,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both font discs look thin

n/s/f inner brake pad looks thin

o/s/r tyre cut deep enough to reach cords but below 25mm in length

o/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 19 May 2010 82,189 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad looks thin

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

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

both font discs look thin

o/s/r tyre cut deep enough to reach cords but below 25mm in length

o/s/r tyre edges worn

Fail 12 May 2009 58,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm wiper blades starting to smear screen

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges nails in rear tyres n/s/r down to 2mm worn on outside edge

Pass 12 May 2009 58,994 miles

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm wiper blades starting to smear screen

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges nails in rear tyres n/s/r down to 2mm worn on outside edge

Pass 14 May 2008 36,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 May 2008 36,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 VGA 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 YP05 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

YP05 VGA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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