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MT05 VBB

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VBB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 112,042 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 111,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 105,792 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 95,103 miles

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

van has side damage to door and rear panel

Pass 28 Apr 2012 95,103 miles

van has side damage to door and rear panel

Pass 2 May 2011 86,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 86,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,288 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 66,285 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,287 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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 VBB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VBB, 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 MT05 VBB registered?

MT05 VBB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 VBB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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