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GX55 EVY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

24,017 mi
Last recorded24,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EVY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 24,017 miles

Rubber fuel pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2026 23,868 miles

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

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

Rubber fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2025 19,811 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 19,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power Steering Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 18,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 18,435 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 18,037 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,232 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 17,232 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,534 miles

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

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

fuel pipes perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 15,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 13,629 miles

slight pas weep

Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,231 miles

filler & over flow pipes perishing

frt tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 3 Sep 2014 9,715 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 2 Sep 2014 8,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,937 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 7,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,262 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 3,170 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Righthand center exhaust mounting deteriorated

Righthand rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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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GX55 EVY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX55 EVY, 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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GX55 EVY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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