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HV55 UCP

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,385 mi
Last recorded171,385 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UCP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 171,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 160,602 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 160,602 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear brake noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,979 miles

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

rear seats removed

Fail 13 Apr 2016 152,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear seats removed

Pass 4 Apr 2015 141,433 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2015 141,433 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 141,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

abs ring broken

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge or tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,323 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2014 127,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 119,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,688 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,850 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,850 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,915 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,914 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,797 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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HV55 UCP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 HV55 UCP, 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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HV55 UCP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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