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FN05 VHY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,066 mi
Last recorded176,066 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VHY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 176,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 175,037 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 152,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 152,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 138,398 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 138,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,182 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,679 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 100,648 miles

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

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

air bsg warning light stays on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,784 miles

Nearside 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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FN05 VHY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FN05 VHY, 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 FN05 VHY registered?

FN05 VHY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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