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AU05 OTF

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,399 mi
Last recorded142,399 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OTF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2016 142,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Brake fluid just above minimum level mark on reservoir.

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both drop links. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Door mirror cover missing.

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to crack.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing but not showing cord.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 142,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Fog lamp intermittent (1.3.1a)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 131,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 131,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,192 miles

stone chips to screen

Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,192 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

stone chips to screen

Pass 4 May 2012 106,173 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 106,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 90,010 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2011 90,010 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 71,346 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 71,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,342 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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AU05 OTF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AU05 OTF, 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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AU05 OTF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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