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OU05 EKK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,079 mi
Last recorded127,079 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EKK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,486 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,103 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,858 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,018 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv boot is begining to perish on engine side

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber doughnut has slight tear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,241 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,588 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,049 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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OU05 EKK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU05 EKK, 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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OU05 EKK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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