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SB05 GDE

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GDE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,500 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front air filter box insecure

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Sep 2023 148,498 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front air filter box insecure

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor will not stow (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 144,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation rear lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70r14 81h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 141,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 126,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,268 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 118,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 108,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,062 miles

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

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

front disc's

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,060 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 84,060 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 74,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,799 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,799 miles

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

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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SB05 GDE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB05 GDE, 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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SB05 GDE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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