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RX55 LNY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LNY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,428 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

Front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust generally corroded

Front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm tread depth

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,924 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,932 miles

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

exhaust corroded

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,932 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,015 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front brake discs have slight lip

Slight exhaust leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre has cut to tread

Fail 13 Sep 2019 78,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front brake discs have slight lip

Slight exhaust leak

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre has cut to tread

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,827 miles

advise rear exh box clamps rusted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,827 miles

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

advise rear exh box clamps rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,115 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,803 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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RX55 LNY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RX55 LNY, 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 RX55 LNY registered?

RX55 LNY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is RX55 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 LNY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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