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PK55 ULF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 ULF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,281 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 162,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 150,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front steering has slight play

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 150,147 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,656 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 128,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 128,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 119,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2011 47,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,717 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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PK55 ULF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK55 ULF, 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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What year was PK55 ULF registered?

PK55 ULF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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