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SA05 LHR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,671 mi
Last recorded176,671 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 LHR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 176,671 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 175,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 173,705 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 171,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 169,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 166,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 164,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 164,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 160,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 160,244 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 152,291 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,491 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 122,405 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,304 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 108,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,713 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 92,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,553 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,553 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,273 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,994 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LHR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SA05 LHR, 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 SA05 LHR registered?

SA05 LHR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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