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S1 APV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,117 mi
Last recorded114,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 APV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 114,117 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,927 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,419 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,387 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on out side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,772 miles

Front anti role bar tie links perrished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 108,770 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 tyre valves perished (4.1.D.1e)

Front anti role bar tie links perrished

os door window fallen out of runners

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,923 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,888 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,390 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 105,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 99,724 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 May 2011 99,724 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limits

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2010 86,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 72,126 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 21 May 2009 72,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,266 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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S1 APV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S1 APV, 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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S1 APV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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