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LV55 VZU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,206 mi
Last recorded170,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VZU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 170,206 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load both (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 166,980 miles

both front top mounts slight play

both front track rod ends slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2013 162,051 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 158,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 144,708 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 12 May 2011 144,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 138,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,330 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 VZU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LV55 VZU, 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 LV55 VZU registered?

LV55 VZU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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