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AR05 DWE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,653 mi
Last recorded141,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,653 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 141,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,483 miles

slight movement in rack.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,483 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken temp repair only. (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement in rack.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,503 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 93,503 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,653 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,630 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,849 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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AR05 DWE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR05 DWE, 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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AR05 DWE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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