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PY54 HWR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 HWR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,217 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 1756514. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 1756514. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 118,212 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 1756514. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, 1756514. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2023 114,818 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seats folded couldn't inspect seat belts

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective 18yrs old excessively perished

Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,795 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 107,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,538 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 103,538 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 Aug 2019 99,167 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,211 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,188 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,902 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,068 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,706 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,677 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,382 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,382 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,318 miles

front service brake imbalance high (25%)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Dec 2010 54,518 miles

hazard light switch faulty, but does work, needs attention

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,549 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,549 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 27,629 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management lamp staying on

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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PY54 HWR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY54 HWR, 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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PY54 HWR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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