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RV05 LGU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

117,678 mi
Last recorded117,678 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 LGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,584 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,086 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass faded and damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,828 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 102,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material green brake pipe from front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 102,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulls to nearside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material green brake pipe from front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 99,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 136,168 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,731 miles

nearside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 91,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,412 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 73,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 68,641 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 68,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,291 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

different size tyres on front and rear

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,291 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

different size tyres on front and rear

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,032 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,408 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 51,408 miles

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

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

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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RV05 LGU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RV05 LGU, 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 RV05 LGU registered?

RV05 LGU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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