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BT55 VBE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

76,816 mi
Last recorded76,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2026 76,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear tyres slight wear on inside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,904 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link rubber perished ( no play )

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,419 miles

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

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

how old is the cambelt ?

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,315 miles

engine/ gearbox mounting slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2021 74,314 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle commercial on 1 side (5.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty at top mounting point (5.3.2 (b))

engine/ gearbox mounting slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim offside rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 73,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BROKEN OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BADLY CRACKING ON TREAD EDGE ALL WAY AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS FRONT + DISCS ? . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM AND CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES , SUGGEST REPLACED . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE IN OUTER BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE IN OUTER BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,556 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

heavy corrosion to near side rear brake back plate

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,938 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 68,935 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,817 miles

Offside Front SUSPENSION STRUT BADLY CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 65,815 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front SUSPENSION STRUT BADLY CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD DEPTH APPROX' 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES DETERIORATED/WORN AND PITTED/CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD DEPTH APPROX' 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,942 miles

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

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

power steering pipe(s)corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated(perished)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,940 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

power steering pipe(s)corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated(perished)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,468 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn/deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,468 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces worn/deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,940 miles

tyre offside rear 2mm outer

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,940 miles

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

tyre offside rear 2mm outer

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,272 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,272 miles

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

power steering level low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

link pipe on power steering corroded

power steering level low

Fail 20 Aug 2010 34,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

link pipe on power steering corroded

power steering level low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,500 miles

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

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

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 VBE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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