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GP55 WZX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WZX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 117,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 113,682 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 90,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,207 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 85,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber mounts (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,561 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tires starting too deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 65,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,267 miles

slight play in both inner rack arms

Fail 13 Nov 2014 59,617 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in both inner rack arms

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,505 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is wearing.

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,154 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is wearing.

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,106 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,660 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GP55 WZX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP55 WZX, 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 GP55 WZX registered?

GP55 WZX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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