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MV55 TZL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 TZL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 125,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,105 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 117,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,716 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2017 111,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,629 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly worn and corroded but not considered excessive

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Slight Play

Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,628 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly worn and corroded but not considered excessive

Both Front Steering Rack Ends Slight Play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,407 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,408 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,151 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,151 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,460 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,324 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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MV55 TZL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MV55 TZL, 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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MV55 TZL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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