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SD55 LXL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,302 mi
Last recorded117,302 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LXL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes at load sensing valve greased

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe inner track rod has excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes at load sensing valve greased

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,137 miles

FRONT N/S AND O/S SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS CORRODING

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES DETERIORATING

O/S REAR WHEEL CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

O/S TRACK ROD AND TRACK ROD END CORRODING

POWER STEERING NOT VERY EFFECTIVE ...BUT NOT INOPERATIVE

Fail 5 Oct 2019 105,128 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

FRONT N/S AND O/S SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS CORRODING

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES DETERIORATING

O/S REAR WHEEL CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

O/S TRACK ROD AND TRACK ROD END CORRODING

POWER STEERING NOT VERY EFFECTIVE ...BUT NOT INOPERATIVE

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted SECURING BOLT MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT N/S AND O/S SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS CORRODING

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING

O/S TRACK ROD AND TRACK ROD END CORRODING

POWER STEERING NOT VERY EFFECTIVE …..BUT NOT INOPERATIVE

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2017 103,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,637 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,622 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,603 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 67,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,840 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 61,838 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,727 miles

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

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

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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SD55 LXL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SD55 LXL, 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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SD55 LXL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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