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LV55 XOU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XOU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 T14 (5.2.3 (e))

imbalance on parking brake of 74%, nearside weaker

reverse light not working

spanner warning

Fail 13 Mar 2020 100,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling offside rear rigid brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 T14 (5.2.3 (e))

imbalance on parking brake of 74%, nearside weaker

reverse light not working

spanner warning

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,523 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

spanner warning

Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall - 165/70 C14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

spanner warning

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing stud broken in hub (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

spanner warning

suspect water pump leak

too much oil in engine

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,996 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 72,116 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 72,116 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,755 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

driver seat slightly insecure

near side inner steering arm have slightly play

off side inner steering arm have slightly play

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

driver seat slightly insecure

near side inner steering arm have slightly play

off side inner steering arm have slightly play

Pass 3 May 2012 52,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,690 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 27,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 XOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

LV55 XOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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