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MT05 VBF

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

high level stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,860 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2021 106,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,167 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,918 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,337 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,116 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner plane

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,421 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner plane o/k at test

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,785 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,360 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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MT05 VBF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT05 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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