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RK55 SMX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,266 mi
Last recorded81,266 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,937 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,784 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,091 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,078 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,841 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,509 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,255 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,247 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 30,232 miles

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

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

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

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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RK55 SMX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK55 SMX, 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 RK55 SMX registered?

RK55 SMX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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