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BG55 VUD

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VUD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 157,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 157,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 157,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 151,342 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 151,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut/damaged in two places. 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 143,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Appears to be scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut/damaged in two places. 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From A/B/S Unit to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2017 135,721 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From A/B/S Unit to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,313 miles

SRS warning lamp does not illuminate

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

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

both wiper blade has poor performance

fuel tank feding pipe has stains of fuel leak

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2015 118,313 miles

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

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

SRS warning lamp does not illuminate

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

both wiper blade has poor performance

fuel tank feding pipe has stains of fuel leak

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,580 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,579 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,508 miles

supplementary restraint (SRS) system malfunction warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 2 Nov 2013 98,508 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,938 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,938 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 88,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2010 64,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,022 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,855 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped and worn

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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BG55 VUD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 BG55 VUD, 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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BG55 VUD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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