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HK05 VLG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,878 mi
Last recorded53,878 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VLG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 53,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,965 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,415 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 51,412 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 49,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,153 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 35,153 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,101 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 30,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,881 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,008 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,936 miles

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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HK05 VLG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK05 VLG, 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 HK05 VLG registered?

HK05 VLG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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