CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO55 VBL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VBL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 99,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 98,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 87,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 87,391 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link bolt has broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,063 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven off side slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,876 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,892 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,445 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,300 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,492 miles

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

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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO55 VBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO55 VBL?

You can check the full history of AO55 VBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO55 VBL registered?

AO55 VBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is AO55 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VBL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO55 VBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO55 VBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.