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SG05 XLC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 152,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 145,456 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 145,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 134,846 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2022 134,610 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 134,526 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 134,496 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 134,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,214 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 125,214 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,851 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside rack slight weep

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly tight.

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

Slight dampness around rear brake back plates, around wheel cylinders.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Lock nut loose. (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly tight.

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

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

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

Slight dampness around rear brake back plates, around wheel cylinders.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,542 miles

Lower screen cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Lower screen cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,182 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,752 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 47,277 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 38,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 26,742 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 26,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SG05 XLC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SG05 XLC, 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 SG05 XLC registered?

SG05 XLC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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