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KN05 OXC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

156,438 mi
Last recorded156,438 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OXC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 156,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 156,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 153,684 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 153,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 151,061 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 151,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 148,415 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,303 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 12 May 2021 142,175 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 142,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut and top mount excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Pass 19 May 2020 140,306 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has play with vehicle jacked up

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

Fail 19 May 2020 140,306 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has play with vehicle jacked up

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 136,614 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2019 136,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,464 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,613 miles

Offside Front link-rod bush deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 128,558 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front link-rod bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2016 122,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link-rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link-rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,596 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 116,511 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 108,486 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre 0.mm outter edge 175/65/14

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre 0.mm outter edge 175/65/14

Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,440 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake disc,s worn and deteriorated on inner faces

both front link-rod bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 1.mm outter edge

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2012 91,570 miles

broth front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

Fail 5 Apr 2012 91,550 miles

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

broth front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,840 miles

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,414 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 64,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 47,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,536 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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KN05 OXC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 KN05 OXC, 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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KN05 OXC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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