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KU05 XVZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,104 mi
Last recorded164,104 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XVZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 164,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 160,175 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

under side of vehicle caked in mud.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 160,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

under side of vehicle caked in mud.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,272 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked in tread.

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

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

Offside Front lower wish bone rear bush deteriorated.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked in tread.

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge and worn on inner.

both drumstick joints have slight play.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 153,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working 382 bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked in tread.

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

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

Offside Front lower wish bone rear bush deteriorated.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked in tread.

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge and worn on inner.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb. (1.1.C.1d)

both drumstick joints have slight play.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,804 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 149,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 146,183 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside rear wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Slight bind on offside rear brake apparent

Fail 28 Feb 2014 146,182 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside rear wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Slight bind on offside rear brake apparent

Pass 15 Jan 2013 141,374 miles

Airbag light apparent on dash

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 141,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag light apparent on dash

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 138,388 miles

All 4 tyres getting low on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 133,217 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 133,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 107,592 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 107,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,267 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 88,267 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly damaged from screws fitted through inner wheel arches - screw ends removed

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,370 miles

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

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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KU05 XVZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KU05 XVZ, 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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What year was KU05 XVZ registered?

KU05 XVZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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