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PK55 WPU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 WPU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,424 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

reversing lamps not working

Fail 19 Sep 2019 87,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

brake pipes @ rear corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

reversing lamps not working

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,708 miles

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

SLIGHT WEEP INJECTER

Fail 15 Sep 2018 78,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEEP INJECTER

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,303 miles

SLIGHT LEAK INJECTER SEAL

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,033 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 55,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,831 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,322 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2011 40,318 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,497 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear light cracked

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear light cracked

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,933 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

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 WPU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PK55 WPU, 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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PK55 WPU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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