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RE05 LVC

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,642 mi
Last recorded118,642 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 118,642 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

mil light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp is not working

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,274 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,993 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,824 miles

slight play in offside front steering track rod

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,751 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,125 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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RE05 LVC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE05 LVC, 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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RE05 LVC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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