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SA55 VCV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 VCV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,383 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,564 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,489 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 109,462 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,708 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,075 miles

All four tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,036 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,036 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,545 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,706 miles

rear exhaust heatshield broken and rubbing on rear box

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,024 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,892 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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SA55 VCV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SA55 VCV, 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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SA55 VCV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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