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BV05 EKK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EKK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,786 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Gearbox oil leak detected at offside front Drive shaft inner joint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2013 62,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Gearbox oil leak detected at offside front Drive shaft inner joint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,430 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,391 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r has small chunk of tyre rubber missing on outer wall no cord exposed

Fail 7 Jul 2010 38,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r has small chunk of tyre rubber missing on outer wall no cord exposed

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,627 miles

N/S Mirror cover loose

Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,627 miles

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

Lower torque arm worn

N/S Mirror cover loose

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 22,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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BV05 EKK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 BV05 EKK, 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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BV05 EKK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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