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KW05 SBY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,871 mi
Last recorded126,871 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 126,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 126,871 miles

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

Power steering component leaking switch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 120,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,440 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and slightly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 113,440 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and slightly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,364 miles

fog light on trailer socket not working

hard to start engine

sun strip fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 105,364 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flickering on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb missing and plug looks melted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

fog light on trailer socket not working

hard to start engine

sun strip fitted

sun strip fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,838 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,686 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,front tyres & n/s rear tyre have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,metal rimmed spare wheel tyre and front tyres as new,n/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,o/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn.

front brake pads approx 10% worn,slight wear on front brake discs,no tow bar fitted at time of test,flexible brake hoses metal ends slight rust.

service brake efficiency 80%, parking brake efficiency 28%, rear brakes adjust.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,o/s front tyre inner edge wearing will soon require change & outer wall slight cracks.

metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn, rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front brake pads approx 10% worn.

service brake efficiency 75%, parking brake efficiency 25%, rear brakes adjust,slight pull to left on front brakes,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,099 miles

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

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,o/s front tyre inner edge wearing will soon require change & outer wall slight cracks.

metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn, rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front brake pads approx 10% worn.

service brake efficiency 75%, parking brake efficiency 25%, rear brakes adjust,slight pull to left on front brakes,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,219 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,n/s front tyre & spare wheel (with metal rim)tyre approx 10% worn,n/s rear tyre approx 20% worn, o/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s front tyre inner edge wearing & approx 1/3 worn.

rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,rear wiper blade rubber splitting on top end, front brake pads approx 10% worn.

service brake efficiency 80%, parking brake efficiency 25%

underbody slight rust in places,exhaust pipes rusty, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,509 miles

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

flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,service brake efficiency 79%,parking brake efficiency 27%

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14, o/s rear & n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s front tyre approx 1/2 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 10% worn,rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,metal spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,745 miles

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,n/s rear tyre & metal spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,o/s rear & n/s front tyre approx 1/2 worn,o/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted

service brake efficency 76%, parking brake efficency 26%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,184 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2008 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 SBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBY, 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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KW05 SBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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