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PL05 NHU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,215 mi
Last recorded40,215 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 NHU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,571 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 37,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,885 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 28,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 5,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,453 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 NHU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PL05 NHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 NHU registered?

PL05 NHU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is PL05 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 NHU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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