CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV05 MTE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 MTE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 72,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 72,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 69,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,249 miles

Offsid front fog lamp not working

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2020 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offsid front fog lamp not working

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 59,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,394 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rubber hose to rack slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,529 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2017 55,529 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 48,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 48,272 miles

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,174 miles

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

both front tyre inner worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,063 miles

front brake disc's in poor condition inside faces

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,410 miles

front brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,098 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,387 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,037 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 7,037 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV05 MTE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NV05 MTE, 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

How do I check the history of NV05 MTE?

You can check the full history of NV05 MTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV05 MTE registered?

NV05 MTE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is NV05 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 MTE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV05 MTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV05 MTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.