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MT05 KFU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 KFU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 124,049 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs and pads worn

Fail 30 May 2013 124,049 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 31 May 2012 111,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level mid dipstick

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 May 2012 111,014 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level mid dipstick

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2011 94,650 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 94,648 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,285 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 64,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 50,737 miles

Front discs and pads 6 months

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

Fail 28 May 2008 50,737 miles

Front discs and pads 6 months

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MT05 KFU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MT05 KFU, 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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MT05 KFU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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