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PL05 HLP

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,200 mi
Last recorded160,200 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 160,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 155,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake cables corroded near parking brake lever.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 151,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 151,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Exhaust fouling and likely to be damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Offside and Nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 146,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 3000 miles & perished. n/s/r 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r flexible brake hose shroud corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 138,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 3000 miles & perished. n/s/r 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r flexible brake hose shroud corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,010 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 130,010 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Front both tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 120,360 miles

oil leak

slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 12 May 2016 120,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 14 May 2015 108,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 108,862 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,810 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,809 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,332 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,322 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,430 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

F/O/S shock absorber slight leak.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HLP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HLP, 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 HLP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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