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AK55 HWO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,356 mi
Last recorded124,356 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HWO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,356 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 124,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,559 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 112,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 106,722 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,025 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushs perishing

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 28 Aug 2012 86,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,643 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,267 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs ridged

Fail 23 May 2011 81,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs ridged

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,795 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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AK55 HWO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AK55 HWO, 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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AK55 HWO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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