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BT55 VBD

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,758 mi
Last recorded62,758 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VBD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,758 miles

front no plate some damage

o/s bumper not fully secure

o/s front tyre perishing badly

Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate some damage

o/s bumper not fully secure

o/s front tyre perishing badly

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,603 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre,nail in tread

o/s front tyre ,side wall perishing

o/s rear bumper becoming insecure

small marks in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,811 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,811 miles

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

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

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

n/s + o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s front screenwash becoming poor

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,104 miles

front tyres wearing on inner front edges

Pass 26 May 2009 43,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 43,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 VBD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT55 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

BT55 VBD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BT55 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 VBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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