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HX55 KWY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 KWY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 126,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 126,753 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,123 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,260 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,078 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 75,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 6 Dec 2013 66,164 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 45,106 miles

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

Gearbox to rear diff shaft has play at the center sliding joint.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump noisey

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,555 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 31,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,760 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 23,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KWY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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