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LV55 FOU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Electric 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

268,488 mi
Last recorded268,488 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FOU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 268,488 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 268,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 227,794 miles

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

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside drivers door interior handle insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2018 227,794 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside drivers door interior handle insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2017 183,104 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 183,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 118,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,503 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,553 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,100 miles

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

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

Van tyres fitted to front axle, car tyres fitted to rear axle.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Van tyres fitted to front axle, car tyres fitted to rear axle.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,506 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight smear on wipers

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres bald on edges

slight smear on wipers

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,552 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front brake discs worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,552 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,833 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,316 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 55,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LV55 FOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV55 FOU, 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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LV55 FOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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