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AO55 EYR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EYR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,557 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 124,556 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged Filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 115,394 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,819 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2022 96,957 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,215 miles

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 4 Aug 2021 87,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,556 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 67,556 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Central (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,917 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 2-3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 64,915 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 2-3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,432 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,804 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,710 miles

Offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge

Timing belt?

Fail 9 Apr 2015 22,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

timing belt??

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,975 miles

timing belt??

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to crack in tread and on tyre walls

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 14,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 13,669 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,785 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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AO55 EYR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO55 EYR, 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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AO55 EYR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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