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NL55 MXT

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,713 mi
Last recorded126,713 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 MXT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack at the n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack at the n/s (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 114,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,763 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 99,685 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,509 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 94,509 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,093 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 88,986 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,605 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 67,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,230 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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NL55 MXT 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 59.1%.

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 NL55 MXT, 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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NL55 MXT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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