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YY56 JLX

2006 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 JLX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 78,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 78,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 65,994 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 65,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 55,529 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 55,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 45,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,001 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 45,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 395,835 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2015 15,596 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 15,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 318,291 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,661 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,661 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 27,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,817 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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YY56 JLX is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YY56 JLX, 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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YY56 JLX is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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