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YR55 OBT

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,939 mi
Last recorded144,939 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OBT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 144,939 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 144,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 138,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,124 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 127,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 76,585 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,687 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,955 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge near MOT limit is below 1.6mm on very outer edge

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished / cracking

recommend tracking

starter motor noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,106 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges are worn below 1.6mm but have step down treads

o/s wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition badly cracking / 1 x mount split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,035 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 25,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,953 miles

coolant level low monitor

Fail 9 Feb 2012 17,953 miles

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

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

coolant level low monitor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,331 miles

both front discs pitted inner

Fail 27 Oct 2009 10,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,764 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 OBT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YR55 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

YR55 OBT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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