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FP54 UEK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,907 mi
Last recorded137,907 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 UEK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 137,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

various suspension component corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,974 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 135,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,238 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear (Wheel arch has corrosion)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper (Chassis leg has slight corrosion)

Rear (Both rear chassis legs have corrosion)

Fail 12 Aug 2021 133,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear (Wheel arch has corrosion)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper (Chassis leg has slight corrosion)

Rear (Both rear chassis legs have corrosion)

Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,462 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 132,454 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front heavily rusted and only a fraction of the disc being used (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 130,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 129,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

rear door plastic panel insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,875 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,875 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,535 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 124,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 122,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 114,843 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 114,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 110,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 110,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,513 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,201 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,595 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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FP54 UEK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FP54 UEK, 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 FP54 UEK registered?

FP54 UEK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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