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PL55 EDV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Multi-colour Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 EDV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 115,603 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 115,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,781 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 104,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,366 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,242 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,240 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 57,557 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,260 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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PL55 EDV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Multi-colour with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL55 EDV, 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 PL55 EDV registered?

PL55 EDV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PL55 EDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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