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LR55 KWV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,914 mi
Last recorded164,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KWV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 164,914 miles

Door hinges cracking

Engine oil leak - minor

Headlight main beam switch abit sticky

Parking brake travel long

o/s and n/s seat bases abit loose?

Fail 12 Jan 2026 164,914 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Door hinges cracking

Engine oil leak - minor

Headlight main beam switch abit sticky

Parking brake travel long

o/s and n/s seat bases abit loose?

Pass 15 Jan 2025 163,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 163,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 159,395 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 153,474 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,417 miles

Chip on front windscreen outside of zone "A"

Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,170 miles

Both front drop link rubber bushes slightly torn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak!

Service light's on!

Two small chips on the swept area of front windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2018 125,170 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front drop link rubber bushes slightly torn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak!

Service light's on!

Two small chips on the swept area of front windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,021 miles

Bonnet lever is missing

Both front drop links slightly deteriorated

Driver side front mirror glass cracked

Oil leak!

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,405 miles

Driver side rear lamp unit damaged

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

Oil leak!

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,102 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 54,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to deteriorate.

two wheel trim covers fitted n/s front and o/s rear missing.

Fail 18 May 2013 54,215 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to deteriorate.

two wheel trim covers fitted n/s front and o/s rear missing.

Pass 14 May 2012 43,435 miles

2 hub caps fitted

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

air bag lamp on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,792 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 29,792 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

undertray fitted

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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LR55 KWV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LR55 KWV, 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 LR55 KWV registered?

LR55 KWV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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