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HX55 KVE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 KVE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,168 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly ncorroded

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

rear seat belts not accessible

Fail 26 Mar 2026 105,168 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly ncorroded

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

rear seat belts not accessible

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 104,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,743 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,077 miles

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

Rear differential noisy

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,400 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 100,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,156 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,156 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,384 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,824 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 75,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,924 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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HX55 KVE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HX55 KVE, 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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HX55 KVE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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