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GJ05 SBY

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,591 mi
Last recorded136,591 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 SBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 136,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 134,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 26 May 2021 130,647 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2020 128,234 miles

crack in screen and oil leak from engine

Pass 10 May 2019 120,076 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 7 May 2019 120,020 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning leaking (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 15 May 2018 101,421 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 101,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 89,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,711 miles

Oil leak

Slight fluffing to o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 16 Apr 2016 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight fluffing to o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front discs weathered

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,392 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,391 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 36,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 SBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GJ05 SBY, 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 SBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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