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KN55 XLS

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,540 mi
Last recorded153,540 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XLS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,540 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2019 153,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2018 149,030 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2018 149,030 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,774 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2017 145,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2016 139,925 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 139,925 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 134,868 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 107,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,981 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,034 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre outer wall cracking sligthly

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,968 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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KN55 XLS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc 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 KN55 XLS, 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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KN55 XLS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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