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BK05 BVU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,755 mi
Last recorded168,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BVU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 168,755 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 162,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 155,535 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 155,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 147,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 132,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot weeping grease

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

Fail 20 May 2021 132,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot weeping grease

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 127,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2020 127,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 May 2019 118,794 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 109,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 102,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 85,653 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 85,651 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 73,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,622 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly perished

Fail 17 May 2013 60,622 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2012 48,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,026 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 16,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,478 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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BK05 BVU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BK05 BVU, 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

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What year was BK05 BVU registered?

BK05 BVU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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