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SB05 RDO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,861 mi
Last recorded197,861 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 RDO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 197,861 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 197,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 186,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 173,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 173,900 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 161,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar links bushes worn.

both rear outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

offside front inner wheel arch broken.

offside rear tyre perishing.

oil level low.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 133,429 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar links bushes worn.

both rear outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

offside front inner wheel arch broken.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

oil level low.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,667 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread slight out of shape.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

offside rear tyre tread slight out of shape.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 118,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet poor

oil sweats at engine bay

wipers poor

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet poor

oil sweats at engine bay

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,546 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,872 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,332 miles

ns door stay bar broken

Fail 20 Jun 2009 74,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

ns door stay bar broken

rear door trim loose

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,637 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 59,637 miles

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

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 RDO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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