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HX05 GYK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

321,244 mi
Last recorded321,244 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 GYK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 321,244 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 320,361 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2014 312,889 miles

adv gear box oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 312,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 290,223 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 290,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 258,024 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 258,021 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 225,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 192,901 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 192,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres appear underinflated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 168,097 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 168,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 May 2008 135,032 miles

accident damage to nearside of vehicle

engine oil leaks

slight play in naerside of steering

Fail 22 May 2008 134,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to nearside of vehicle

engine oil leaks

slight play in naerside of steering

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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HX05 GYK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX05 GYK, 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 HX05 GYK registered?

HX05 GYK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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