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BT55 VBL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,235 mi
Last recorded174,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VBL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 174,235 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 174,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 174,212 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 174,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 174,208 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 168,192 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 168,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 129,075 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 129,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 109,682 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,032 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

ns rear tyre on limit

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 VBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

BT55 VBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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