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YT56 VAF

2006 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,523 mi
Last recorded204,523 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 VAF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 204,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess visual smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 189,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 189,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 173,162 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 173,161 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/sill closure panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 166,185 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 166,073 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp inoperative.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 158,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front drop link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,931 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 145,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn.

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy.

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

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

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 138,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout system. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have slight play only. ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip only. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both intermediate steering rack joints

Fail 18 Jan 2018 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both intermediate steering rack joints

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,155 miles

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

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 112,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle missing. (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,576 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 98,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,892 miles

Offside Rear 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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YT56 VAF is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 76,523 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 YT56 VAF, 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 20 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT56 VAF is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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