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FV54 RSZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

189,520 mi
Last recorded189,520 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 RSZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 189,520 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to nearside rear tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear (damage to light cluster)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 189,466 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to light cluster

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 180,042 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s front floor slight corrosion and inner sill

slight foot brake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2019 172,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 172,764 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 170,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT CAT JOINT (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 170,343 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance N/S/F (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement UNDER GEAR BOX TO FRAME (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT CAT JOINT (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,358 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S AND O/S FRONTS (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S/R (2.6.1)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S AND O/S FRONTS (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 157,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screen damaged outside zones

Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screen damaged outside zones

Pass 30 Jan 2015 154,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 154,623 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,648 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 150,648 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 146,761 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 146,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 137,814 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 137,814 miles

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

air bag light on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 133,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 127,705 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 127,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 106,291 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,291 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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FV54 RSZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FV54 RSZ, 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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FV54 RSZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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