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YP55 ZHU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

144,468 mi
Last recorded144,468 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 144,468 miles

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

some side movement on parking brake lever

Fail 17 Jul 2026 144,468 miles

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

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

some side movement on parking brake lever

Pass 17 Jul 2025 141,719 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 125,450 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 115,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 108,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 108,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 102,387 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 102,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 92,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2018 83,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 75,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2016 67,868 miles

items removed from view

unable to fully inspect o/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 67,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

items removed from view

unable to fully inspect o/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 60,879 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2015 60,863 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2014 56,086 miles

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

both front vertical links slightly deteriorated

both rear number plate lights deteriorated only just visible

Pass 15 May 2014 56,086 miles

both front vertical links slightly deteriorated

both rear number plate lights deteriorated only just visible

Pass 14 May 2013 51,403 miles

extra sun vizor fitted to screen not onscuring view

Fail 14 May 2013 51,403 miles

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

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

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

extra sun vizor fitted to screen not onscuring view

Pass 15 May 2012 47,024 miles

N/S Windscreen Washer Poor Performance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 14 May 2012 47,024 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

N/S Windscreen Washer Poor Performance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2011 42,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,784 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,699 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

scuff mark to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2008 29,251 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YP55 ZHU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 ZHU, 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 YP55 ZHU registered?

YP55 ZHU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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