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LK05 UVM

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

218,799 mi
Last recorded218,799 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UVM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 218,799 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed due to damage (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s + o/s front head lights deteriorated

under body accessory wiring hanging loose and insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2019 207,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

accessory electrical wires hanging under vehicle

n/s + o/s front head lights deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2019 207,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire bonet heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

accessory electrical wires hanging under vehicle

n/s + o/s front head lights deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 189,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 189,809 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load OSR SEAT BELT unable to engage (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 170,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush upper rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush upper rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 170,783 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush upper rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush upper rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with nsr indicator (1.2.1f)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release OSR SEAT BELT UNABLE TO ENGAGE (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 129,972 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 129,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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LK05 UVM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LK05 UVM, 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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LK05 UVM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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