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YY04 NYU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

45,691 mi
Last recorded45,691 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NYU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 45,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,376 miles

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 ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both RENEW ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 42,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both RENEW ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 39,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 36,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,918 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 33,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 33,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,179 miles

N/S front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at the rear

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 30,706 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,361 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,304 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 25,848 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 23,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 14,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,059 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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YY04 NYU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 YY04 NYU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY04 NYU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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