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GU05 SSO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SSO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,612 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 110,504 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,867 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,256 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 83,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,685 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 77,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,037 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,659 miles

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

offside streeing arm has minor play at its fixings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,852 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,876 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,383 miles

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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GU05 SSO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU05 SSO, 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 GU05 SSO registered?

GU05 SSO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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