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FP55 SWO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,294 mi
Last recorded72,294 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SWO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 72,294 miles

stone chip in window screen

Fail 21 Mar 2026 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

stone chip in window screen

Pass 22 Feb 2025 72,112 miles

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

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

no plate surround loose

window screen chipped

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,242 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,455 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 43,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 26,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,137 miles

both front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,551 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 8,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,398 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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FP55 SWO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FP55 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP55 SWO?

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What year was FP55 SWO registered?

FP55 SWO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is FP55 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 SWO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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