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J222 SMB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 SMB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,858 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment.

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/654x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,299 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 77,299 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 75,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working no sound from motor! (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,108 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 71,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer treads low 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer treads low 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,192 miles

rear brake service recommended

tyre on 3-4mil (low on shoulders)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 57,811 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop light

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,479 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,366 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 1,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,217 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 1,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 1,101 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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J222 SMB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J222 SMB, 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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J222 SMB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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