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GJ55 BPK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,084 mi
Last recorded58,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BPK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 58,084 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 58,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 55,884 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 55,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,894 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 53,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 37,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,759 miles

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

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

unable to check all rear seat belts due to seats folded down and loaded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 28,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

unable to check all rear seat belts due to seats folded down and loaded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 23,389 miles

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

corrosion on the underside/suspension in various places

n/s front service brake is binding slightly

o/s rear service brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,314 miles

The front brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,231 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 22,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mountings splitting.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 20,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mountings splitting.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,585 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 20,574 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,256 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,251 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 18,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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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GJ55 BPK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ55 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ55 BPK registered?

GJ55 BPK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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