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RA55 RMU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,883 mi
Last recorded165,883 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 RMU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 156,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 152,559 miles

front arb links perished

slight pay n/s/f inner track rod

Fail 4 Oct 2017 152,559 miles

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

front arb links perished

slight pay n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 4 Oct 2016 149,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 145,315 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 145,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 141,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 136,629 miles

Engine Management Light ON.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,807 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 2 Oct 2012 133,807 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 130,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 130,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 127,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,109 miles

front reg plate deteriating

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

slight play to both front wheels

Fail 4 Sep 2009 98,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate deteriating

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

slight play to both front wheels

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,419 miles

Nearside front tyre has a max tread depth of 3mm.

Offside front tyre is on legal limit.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has a max tread depth of 3mm.

Offside front tyre is on legal limit.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)

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 RMU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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