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RX05 VNF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,258 mi
Last recorded28,258 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VNF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 28,258 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 28,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction moved sticker out of swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 27,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 26,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,818 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has stone chip.

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,637 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 23,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,091 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,368 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,017 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 21,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,219 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,522 miles

rubber mount broken on exhaust

wipers worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,749 miles

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

wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 1,126 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,507 miles

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,815 miles

inside faces of front discs slightly corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,529 miles

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 VNF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX05 VNF, 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 RX05 VNF registered?

RX05 VNF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 VNF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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