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RJ55 JKU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,825 mi
Last recorded117,825 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 JKU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 117,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 116,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 113,585 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both o/s + n/s (2.7.3)

Central Rear high level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front mirror cover missing but not affecting view to rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,499 miles

Central Rear high level brake lamp not working

Front Inner play in steering rack inner joint both .

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer and inner tyre wear suggests that the wheel alignment requires checking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre wone -aprox.3mm tread left.

exhaust back box bracket snapped but system is still supported.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,139 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 100,138 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,188 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,502 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Park Brake imbalance

Fail 29 Nov 2013 94,502 miles

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

Both front tyres worn edges

Front brake discs slightly worn

High level stop light not working

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Park Brake imbalance

Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,449 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,721 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,654 miles

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

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

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

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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RJ55 JKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RJ55 JKU, 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 RJ55 JKU registered?

RJ55 JKU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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