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BL05 PCV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,954 mi
Last recorded67,954 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PCV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 67,954 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 67,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust llambda reading high and exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stalk faulty operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box inlet pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box inlet pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,628 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pressure switch is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front clip missing from wheel arch liner

Offside Front bumper is loose but not insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed hose is rubbing on the rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

coolant bottle cap is missing

exhaust tail pipe is corroded and holed

fuel pump is noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 48,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 41,354 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,836 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 29 Jun 2020 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 32,997 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,069 miles

Both nearside tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,069 miles

Both nearside tyres perished

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 27,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,149 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 15,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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BL05 PCV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BL05 PCV, 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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BL05 PCV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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