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BV05 XGE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,221 mi
Last recorded129,221 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 129,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,985 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Nearside & offside (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,123 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front, Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 90,123 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front, Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,441 miles

n/s front steering rack boot slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 47,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily perished 175 65 15

Offside Front Seat base runners loose but disabled chair fitted and looks like is how its meant to be

Fail 9 Dec 2019 37,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily perished 175 65 15

Offside Front Seat base runners loose but disabled chair fitted and looks like is how its meant to be

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,982 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 27,982 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 21,177 miles

all 4x tyres perishing on the side walls

Fail 11 Dec 2017 21,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all 4x tyres perishing on the side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,906 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,346 miles

both wipoerblades deteriorating

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and sidewall scuffed

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 9,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2012 9,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2011 7,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 6,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 5,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 5,585 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long pull to handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,401 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 4,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 XGE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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