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YR55 KGX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KGX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,394 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 81,394 miles

Body component insecure under bonnet sound proof risk of fire (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS TO CHECK (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view no mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 79,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,980 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 75,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,282 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 64,695 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 64,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,809 miles

n/s front and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,477 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 56,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,576 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,576 miles

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

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 29 May 2014 39,936 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,412 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 34,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,678 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,678 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,576 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 21,576 miles

Offside Front 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)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,162 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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YR55 KGX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR55 KGX, 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 YR55 KGX registered?

YR55 KGX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 KGX shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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