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RV05 LKF

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,560 mi
Last recorded169,560 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 LKF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 169,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 169,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 169,214 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 169,214 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 168,936 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 168,936 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 168,192 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 166,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 161,249 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 161,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 155,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 149,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 138,517 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 138,517 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 117,142 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 96,702 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake calipers have wear in lower sleeved fixing and have slight movement on application/load

Pass 13 May 2008 79,596 miles

damage to both rear light lenses

Fail 12 May 2008 79,596 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to both rear light lenses

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 LKF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV05 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

RV05 LKF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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