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YP05 VJF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,555 mi
Last recorded19,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 19,555 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 19,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 11,227 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,883 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge, Just legal. 175/65/14 T

Fail 26 Jun 2019 7,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge, Just legal. 175/65/14 T

Pass 4 Jul 2018 5,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 5,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 1,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 1,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2015 30,185 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 28,056 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 24,397 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2013 24,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2012 18,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 18,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 15,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 10,326 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 8,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VJF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

YP05 VJF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 VJF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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