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AU55 DUY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,568 mi
Last recorded33,568 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DUY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise lambda only just met the mot requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise battery keeps going flat

Fail 8 Oct 2021 33,568 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise lambda only just met the mot requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise battery keeps going flat

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 27,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,250 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp leveling device missing

Fail 10 Sep 2019 24,250 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battery live wire has been joined and has no insulation and could cause a short circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusted due to leveler fault (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling unit is missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,569 miles

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

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

oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 23,461 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,822 miles

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint (dry joint)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,864 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 11,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,347 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 11,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

0/S/F Head light unit has excessive condensation which will affect beam patten

0/S/R Tyre cracking & splitting on outer edge of tread area

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 10,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,117 miles

N/S/F lower ball joint boot split.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 7,210 miles

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

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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AU55 DUY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU55 DUY, 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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AU55 DUY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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