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GV05 UTX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UTX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear seats not in use at time of test seat belts not checked

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear seats not in use at time of test seat belts not checked

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 89,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 83,767 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity all not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight movement in o/side of steering rack.

Slight perishing on n/side front tyre.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,042 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight movement in o/side of steering rack.

Slight perishing on n/side front tyre.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,846 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,341 miles

Inside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear loading door not opening from outside.

Slight perishing on o/side rear tyre.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,341 miles

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

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

Inside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear loading door not opening from outside.

Slight perishing on o/side rear tyre.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,681 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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GV05 UTX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GV05 UTX, 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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GV05 UTX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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