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BT54 ABV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

124,743 mi
Last recorded124,743 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ABV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not affecting drivers vision (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 124,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes around fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not affecting drivers vision (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,172 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 89,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,926 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,032 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc badly pitted

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 69,031 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake disc badly pitted

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,239 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,711 miles

Both front brake discs have a rust rin g on outer edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 62,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front brake discs have a rust rin g on outer edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,955 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,095 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,095 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight 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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BT54 ABV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BT54 ABV, 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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BT54 ABV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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