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MW55 SFE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 SFE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,391 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes light corrosion in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 57,347 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes light corrosion in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 55,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 45,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Dec 2019 45,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,015 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 41,015 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,831 miles

N/S/R &Both front tyre walls are splitting BUT NO cords are exposed

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Fail 15 Nov 2017 40,831 miles

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

N/S/R &Both front tyre walls are splitting BUT NO cords are exposed

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,565 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 33,565 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 30,354 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,305 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 26,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 26,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,976 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,976 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,808 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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MW55 SFE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MW55 SFE, 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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MW55 SFE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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