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NJ05 WKU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

34,094 mi
Last recorded34,094 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WKU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 34,094 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on wheel chair conversion (underside)

Fail 24 Feb 2026 34,093 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged heavily frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged heavily frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on wheel chair conversion (underside)

Pass 25 Feb 2025 32,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting at rear wheel chair ramp/conversion (underside)

corrosion to front shockers both sides

Fail 25 Feb 2025 32,329 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting at rear wheel chair ramp/conversion (underside)

corrosion to front shockers both sides

Pass 8 Mar 2024 30,628 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 30,628 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 26,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear .Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rubber mountings cracked/perished

Fail 8 Mar 2021 24,576 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rubber mountings cracked/perished

Pass 3 Mar 2020 23,150 miles

various exhaust rubber mountings cracked/perished

Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides ( due to lack of use?) (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides ( due to lack of use?) (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 20,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides ( due to lack of use?) (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides ( due to lack of use?) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,123 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 18,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,718 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,477 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 14,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 8,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 7,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,333 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 6,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,760 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 5,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 5,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,918 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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NJ05 WKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NJ05 WKU, 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 NJ05 WKU registered?

NJ05 WKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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