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NH05 LBY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,011 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Pass 19 Feb 2025 105,540 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

chips in screen

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2025 105,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

chips in screen

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,040 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

chip in screen

oil leak engine

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,814 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,573 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,585 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,107 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,065 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area and sidewalls

inner sides of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,024 miles

oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

inner sides of both front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

inner sides of both front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,321 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,657 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,629 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2013 84,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light staying on

vehicle emits white smoke when first started then clears

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,468 miles

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

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,223 miles

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

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

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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NH05 LBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NH05 LBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 LBY registered?

NH05 LBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is NH05 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 LBY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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