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SA05 FMG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,340 mi
Last recorded129,340 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 FMG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 129,340 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 125,662 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 125,634 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,063 miles

Low effort from both rear service brakes but efficiences met.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,665 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear foot brake very low effort

Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,127 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 110,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,925 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 101,925 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 82,488 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 76,145 miles

Light smoke during emissions test.

Fail 2 Apr 2018 76,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Light smoke during emissions test.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

light smoke colour during emissions test

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

light smoke colour during emissions test

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,349 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,543 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,219 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,186 miles

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

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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SA05 FMG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA05 FMG, 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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SA05 FMG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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