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YY55 MEG

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,350 mi
Last recorded54,350 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MEG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,350 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,321 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,496 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,207 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 28,205 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 25,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 19,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,765 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 16,748 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 14,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,326 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,574 miles

fuel pipe cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 10,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipe cracking

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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YY55 MEG is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 85,175 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 YY55 MEG, 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 15 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY55 MEG is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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