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KW05 FTV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FTV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive shaft slight leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive shaft slight leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Shoulder Cracking - Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners From Mirror ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder From Screen ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,651 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,410 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers veiw

Pass 11 Apr 2016 112,980 miles

windscreen damaged but not within the drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,980 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,544 miles

windscreen cracked but not within the drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Apr 2015 110,544 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,140 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,057 miles

bodywork on the nearside front and rear is damaged

windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,581 miles

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,581 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,168 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,237 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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KW05 FTV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KW05 FTV, 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 KW05 FTV registered?

KW05 FTV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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