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GJ05 KNO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KNO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 96,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 96,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,859 miles

drivers sun visor loose. likely to affect drivers view.

Fail 28 Mar 2025 95,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

drivers sun visor loose. likely to affect drivers view.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 94,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,548 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,501 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gator (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,311 miles

rear exhaust silencer insecure but cannot come adrift

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer insecure but cannot come adrift

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,469 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,469 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,823 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,823 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,265 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,265 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,739 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre cuts in tred

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,898 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,898 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,294 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,665 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

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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GJ05 KNO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GJ05 KNO, 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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GJ05 KNO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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