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HV55 XEU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XEU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 71,521 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 69,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 65,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,969 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,570 miles

Offside Rear tyre condition

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 50,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and both rear tyre conditions

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,299 miles

nsf tyre edge low

Fail 5 Oct 2016 47,299 miles

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

nsf tyre edge low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,089 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,850 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,461 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 7,461 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)

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 XEU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HV55 XEU, 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 HV55 XEU registered?

HV55 XEU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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