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FV55 CUG

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,094 mi
Last recorded150,094 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CUG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 150,094 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 150,087 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 143,261 miles

o/s/headlamp poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2015 142,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

handbrake effort borderline pass

nearside handbrake slow to operate

offside head light in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 130,316 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside handbrake slow to operate

nearside rear shocker upper bush worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside headlight aim poor

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,904 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 106,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,730 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,730 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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)

offside front sidelight dim

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,171 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2010 79,171 miles

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,196 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel arch liner broken and insecure(have refitted)?

Fail 27 Nov 2009 66,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front wheel arch liner broken and insecure(have refitted)?

Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine to gearbox damp with oil

front brake effort out of balance

power steering pump damp with oil

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,660 miles

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

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

engine to gearbox damp with oil

front brake effort out of balance

power steering pump damp with oil

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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FV55 CUG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FV55 CUG, 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 FV55 CUG registered?

FV55 CUG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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