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HX55 KWZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,512 mi
Last recorded174,512 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 174,512 miles

Knocking noise from front no play/wear found at test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 173,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 128,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

prop shaft missing

Pass 16 Mar 2013 128,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

prop shaft missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damp on and around fuel tank unable to prove if fuel leak or not

prop-shaft missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damp on and around fuel tank unable to prove if fuel leak or not

prop-shaft missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 31,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 31,254 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,495 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 KWZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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