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CT55 GVV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 85,827 miles

Nearside Front brake need att or repair

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 85,827 miles

Nearside Front brake need att or repair

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake need ajusting

Fail 24 Jun 2024 73,910 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake need ajusting

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,729 miles

Rear suspension component corroded.

front hubs both sides corroded but not seriously.

Pass 5 May 2021 66,819 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded but not excessively

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 66,819 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded but not excessively

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,354 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear back plate slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 60,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear back plate slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,712 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 55,712 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,973 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 3 Jun 2017 54,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2016 49,422 miles

Front brakes application 19% imbalance

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

Fail 24 May 2016 49,422 miles

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

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

Front brakes application 19% imbalance

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 40,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 32,543 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,407 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 20,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,660 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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CT55 GVV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 CT55 GVV, 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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CT55 GVV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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