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BU05 SZL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 SZL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,927 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 57,439 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,331 miles

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 Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,222 miles

vehicle has been modified to meet a specific requirement

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,994 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 35,992 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and tailpipe several holes (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (drop link) (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres starting to age crack

both front tyres slight wear on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2016 32,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (drop link) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres starting to age crack

both front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight noise

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,396 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight noise

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,326 miles

front discs coroded inner face

Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front discs coroded inner face

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,859 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,859 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,627 miles

all tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,004 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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BU05 SZL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZL, 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 BU05 SZL registered?

BU05 SZL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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