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KP55 BKL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,444 mi
Last recorded158,444 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2015 158,444 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 151,240 miles

spare wheel carrier is loose

Fail 14 Oct 2013 151,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel carrier is loose

Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,086 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 135,086 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

spare wheel carrier needs tightening

Pass 21 Oct 2011 121,589 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 121,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,412 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 105,411 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,507 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front wheels

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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KP55 BKL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KP55 BKL, 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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KP55 BKL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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