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HG55 HXA

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 HXA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 107,668 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require attention soon (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened may require attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

drive belt noisy

service light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2024 107,199 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require attention soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured may require attention (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

drive belt noisy

service light is on

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has crack ,may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

upper engine bay loose ,may require to attention

Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has crack ,may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges very worn ,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber has poor condition ,may require to attention (3.4 (b) (i))

upper engine bay loose ,may require to attention

Pass 3 Jan 2022 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower has crack may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge is bald may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fan belt noisy

service light is on

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,678 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoked (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower has crack may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge is bald may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fan belt noisy

service light is on

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f road wheel has slightly dent on outer

upper engine bey is loose

Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f road wheel has slightly dent on outer

upper engine bey is loose

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides very perished,may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight perished

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wiper end rubber slight split

Fail 6 Dec 2018 93,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment high travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides very perished,may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight perished

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

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

Offside Front wiper end rubber slight split

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,118 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 88,688 miles

Nearside Front 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.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,926 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 62,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,077 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,158 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner tread & on legal limit

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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HG55 HXA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG55 HXA, 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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HG55 HXA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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