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BV05 TSZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,099 mi
Last recorded158,099 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TSZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 158,099 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 158,091 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

coolant pipe leak down back of engine

engine mount bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,500 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 154,500 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2021 150,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

coolant and oil level low

Fail 27 Nov 2019 141,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

coolant and oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,347 miles

Nearside Rear 1.6 - 2mm on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,780 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 128,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,328 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,181 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,181 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,188 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,958 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 41,981 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 41,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,919 miles

Front 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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BV05 TSZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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