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FN05 VLB

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VLB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 152,014 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 152,012 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Brake load sensing valve seized. (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre has cords exposed on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f front tyre below legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 152,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 148,476 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 148,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 142,221 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 142,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 120,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,841 miles

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 12 Mar 2010 77,670 miles

SERV light stopping on

instrument display indicating low oil level

nearside front tyre slightly mis-shapen

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

nearside front wing and door damaged

offside front tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,433 miles

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

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 VLB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN05 VLB, 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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FN05 VLB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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