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GX55 LVK

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,281 mi
Last recorded140,281 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LVK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 140,281 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 195/70r14

Fail 29 Nov 2018 140,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 195/70r14

Offside number plate bulb dull

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,552 miles

Front ARB (AntiRollBar) link bushes perished

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Top mount has minor play

Fail 2 Dec 2017 130,434 miles

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

Front ARB (AntiRollBar) link bushes perished

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Front Top mount has minor play

Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,890 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Chip in windscreen

Exhasst corroded & rubber mounts deteriorating

Front brake discs corroded & worn

Front tyres getting low

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,196 miles

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

o/s/r wheel slight brake bind

small chips to windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2015 112,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f wheel slight flat spot to rim

o/s/r wheel slight brake bind

small chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,853 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,504 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

tested in wet

Fail 1 Dec 2012 78,504 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

tested in wet

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,306 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars and perished

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,067 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inside eged

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,998 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 39,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,335 miles

front discs worn

very slight binding on n/s/f brake

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 LVK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GX55 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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