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NU55 LUH

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,171 mi
Last recorded171,171 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LUH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 171,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 171,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 168,530 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 166,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 158,690 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 158,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 138,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 131,563 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,080 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside slight play steering inner tie-rods

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking o cords/ply exposed at time (wet condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mist of oil power steering pump/hose

slight oil seep front of engine

Fail 20 Dec 2019 119,080 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside slight play steering inner tie-rods

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking o cords/ply exposed at time (wet condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

mist of oil power steering pump/hose

slight oil seep front of engine

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,329 miles

Rear slight perishing .

Fail 28 Dec 2018 114,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear slight perishing .

Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,276 miles

Hand/Rear brakes will need adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,046 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,864 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but no roughness

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but no roughness

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,032 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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NU55 LUH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU55 LUH, 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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NU55 LUH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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