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RE05 LVF

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,590 mi
Last recorded163,590 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 163,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

small crack in windscreen

wipers poor

Fail 6 Feb 2017 163,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

small crack in windscreen

wipers poor

Pass 3 Feb 2016 154,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen

nsr brake binding

oil leak

wipers poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2015 144,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 139,770 miles

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

front screen damaged

steering rack worn both sides

Fail 31 Jan 2013 132,591 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 132,591 miles

Battery insecure

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

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)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,791 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 128,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2009 112,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch very heavy

windscreen chipped, just passable

Pass 19 Mar 2009 130,135 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 19 Mar 2009 130,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 17 Mar 2008 116,515 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 116,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,675 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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 LVF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE05 LVF, 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 RE05 LVF registered?

RE05 LVF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RE05 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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