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GX05 MKU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,712 mi
Last recorded102,712 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 MKU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,818 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre on limit needs attention and smooth on edge

number plate light broken

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 16 May 2017 95,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pressure valve on lower pipe (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

n/s/r tyre on limit needs attention and smooth on edge

number plate light broken

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 25 May 2016 86,671 miles

vehicle requires steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Fail 25 May 2016 86,671 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle on seat frame. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle loose damaged wheelarch liner. (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts x2. rearmost & by axle. (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front on limit. poor condition . change asap.

vehicle requires steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 22 May 2015 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 71,628 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 71,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake fluid is low

Pass 23 May 2013 61,488 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 61,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,095 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,085 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GX05 MKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX05 MKU, 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 GX05 MKU registered?

GX05 MKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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