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NL05 ZGU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,190 mi
Last recorded51,190 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 47,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,467 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 45,462 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,869 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 44,864 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,756 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,756 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 32,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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NL05 ZGU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NL05 ZGU, 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 NL05 ZGU registered?

NL05 ZGU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NL05 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 ZGU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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