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MM05 LKL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,287 mi
Last recorded114,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LKL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,287 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 114,287 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed

Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,728 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective, cords on show

Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also perished ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also perished ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,693 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked. ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 104,692 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked. ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,187 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 100,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Spare tyre defective badly cracked showing cords ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective Cuts showing cords ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,133 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,970 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

steering rack slightly notchy

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,495 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

steering rack slightly notchy

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,284 miles

front anti- roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

nearside steering rack gaiter slight deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,100 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked on sidewalls.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,829 miles

nearside front brake disc worn on inner face

offside front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,181 miles

Both front brake discs badly "lipped" and worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 47,181 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs badly "lipped" and worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 32,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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MM05 LKL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM05 LKL, 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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MM05 LKL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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