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BT55 HNH

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,514 mi
Last recorded160,514 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HNH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,514 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mc pherson strut (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 160,514 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mc pherson strut (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 28 Feb 2025 151,947 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 151,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,075 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 138,075 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,879 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 136,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 135,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,090 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,583 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 131,583 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,876 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 129,857 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,786 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter starting to split

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pulse ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Both front tyres are worn close to legal limit

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter starting to split

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,172 miles

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

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

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 26 Oct 2015 125,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,441 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 123,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 115,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,491 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,517 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,657 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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BT55 HNH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT55 HNH, 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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What year was BT55 HNH registered?

BT55 HNH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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