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RA55 GWD

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

280,164 mi
Last recorded280,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GWD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 280,164 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 276,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

slight blue smoke from exhaust.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 276,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

engine oil level low.

slight blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 246,060 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 246,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 239,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 239,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 207,995 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 207,995 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 174,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 174,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,617 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 142,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 113,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

slight play in offside of steering

Fail 18 Nov 2008 112,905 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre heavily perished and worn

slight play in offside of steering

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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RA55 GWD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RA55 GWD, 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 RA55 GWD registered?

RA55 GWD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is RA55 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 GWD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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