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BU05 DVC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

44,788 mi
Last recorded44,788 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 DVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,788 miles

front suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2023 41,799 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,065 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face contact area to brake pads reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 38,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face contact area to brake pads reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,208 miles

front discs showing wear

front rollbar link bushes perished

n/s/r tyre showing edge wear

o/s/f bumper corner insecure

various steering/suspension components showing corrossion

Fail 20 Nov 2020 35,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front discs showing wear

front rollbar link bushes perished

n/s/r tyre showing edge wear

o/s/f bumper corner insecure

various steering/suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,467 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 26,467 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened yoke from operating ram (3.5.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both. Handbrake stuck on (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,622 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 25,618 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,944 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S front tyre 2mm tread depth inide edge + age related cracks in sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 21,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,560 miles

Handbrake cables have plastic coating coming away from wire cable itself but not resulting in detirioation of the cables

O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R tyre sidewalls pehrished

Fail 4 Apr 2013 20,560 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F - O/S/R & N/S/R tyre sidewalls pehrished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,245 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 17,245 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,108 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 14,108 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside + nearside front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 6,132 miles

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

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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BU05 DVC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BU05 DVC, 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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BU05 DVC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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