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DV55 ENC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,884 mi
Last recorded227,884 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 ENC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 227,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 227,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 212,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 205,724 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 205,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 197,462 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 190,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 186,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 171,230 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 May 2018 162,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 145,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 131,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 131,200 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 118,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 105,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 90,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,338 miles

Light wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,351 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,350 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,123 miles

Osr and nsr tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,129 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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DV55 ENC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV55 ENC, 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 DV55 ENC registered?

DV55 ENC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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