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GJ05 UYU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,953 mi
Last recorded144,953 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 144,953 miles

BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM

CRACKS IN TREAD OF OSR TYRE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

NSF CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK NS

REAR BRAKES GRAB

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 144,951 miles

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

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

BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM

CRACKS IN TREAD OF OSR TYRE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

NSF CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK NS

REAR BRAKES GRAB

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 133,385 miles

see seperate. sheet.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 133,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated registration plate. (6.3.1d)

see seperate. sheet.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner tie rod arm ball joint slightly worn

offside inner tie rod arm ball joint slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside inner tie rod arm ball joint slightly worn

offside inner tie rod arm ball joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,823 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2012 112,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,818 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,811 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 58,549 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 58,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 50,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 50,305 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 UYU 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 GJ05 UYU, 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 GJ05 UYU registered?

GJ05 UYU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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