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AO05 RKU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,876 mi
Last recorded55,876 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RKU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 54,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,638 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 48,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,117 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 47,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,531 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,744 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,195 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,310 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,310 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres have surface cracks on outer edges

advise crack in front number plate

advise high hand brake travel

advise no spare tyre

advise right front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 24 May 2010 33,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres cracking badly.

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edge, and cracking badly.

n/s/f tyre on legal minimum tread depth.

Pass 24 May 2010 33,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking badly.

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edge, and cracking badly.

n/s/f tyre on legal minimum tread depth.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking badly.

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edge, and cracking.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,026 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,026 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AO05 RKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO05 RKU, 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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What year was AO05 RKU registered?

AO05 RKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AO05 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 RKU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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