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LV55 UJJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,961 mi
Last recorded144,961 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UJJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,961 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,961 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 139,664 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 135,830 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 135,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 131,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 127,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,936 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 105,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf cv gaiter clip slight ly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,080 miles

front brake pads look low

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Nov 2010 89,080 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads look low

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Nov 2009 72,451 miles

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

rear number plate lights dim

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,451 miles

rear number plate lights dim

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,888 miles

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 UJJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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