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GV55 VPK

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,795 mi
Last recorded115,795 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,795 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 115,782 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,644 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,132 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 98,132 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,292 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 83,292 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

near side wing mirror slightly insecure

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,937 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,468 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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GV55 VPK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 VPK, 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 GV55 VPK registered?

GV55 VPK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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