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RX05 SMV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,789 mi
Last recorded121,789 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 121,688 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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RX05 SMV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RX05 SMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 SMV registered?

RX05 SMV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is RX05 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 SMV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 SMV have outstanding finance?

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