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PL05 HJK

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,235 mi
Last recorded103,235 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HJK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 103,235 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,364 miles

front bumper damaged

offside headlamp mounting broken headlamp still secure

Fail 2 Jul 2012 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged

offside headlamp mounting broken headlamp still secure

Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,667 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre under inflated

spare wheel under inflated and has cords showing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 83,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre under inflated

spare wheel under inflated and has cords showing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,132 miles

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

NSR tyre cut in inner sidewall

OSF tyre worn on edge

Spare tyre defective

drivers mirror cracked

washers weak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,132 miles

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

NSR tyre cut in inner sidewall

OSF tyre worn on edge

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

drivers mirror cracked

washers weak

Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,663 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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PL05 HJK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PL05 HJK, 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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PL05 HJK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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