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YP55 KBJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,239 mi
Last recorded140,239 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 KBJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 140,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 133,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,646 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 126,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 119,356 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 119,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,006 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 104,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,337 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,687 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,932 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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YP55 KBJ 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 65.2%.

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 YP55 KBJ, 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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YP55 KBJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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