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RA05 GFV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,045 mi
Last recorded118,045 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GFV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,045 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,852 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 108,142 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,749 miles

adv temp rear exhaust mount

adv use of fuel cleaner more often

Fail 26 Nov 2012 102,747 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

adv temp rear exhaust mount

adv use of fuel cleaner more often

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2011 96,523 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 66,401 miles

Load area wooden paneled so unable to check original panels for damage

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

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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RA05 GFV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RA05 GFV, 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 RA05 GFV registered?

RA05 GFV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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