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SH05 VYW

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,947 mi
Last recorded102,947 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 VYW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,947 miles

2 x slight undulations n/s/r tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on during brake test then stayed off for the rest of the test!

front and rear suspension generally corroded

gearbox oil leak

slight undulation n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2013 102,947 miles

2 x slight undulations n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on during brake test then stayed off for the rest of the test!

front and rear suspension generally corroded

gearbox oil leak

slight undulation n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2012 97,059 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

nsf drop link bushes split

osr tyre perishing at outer and inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,896 miles

nsf door adjar switch broken bringing light on dash

osf door adjar switch broken bringing light on dash

Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf door adjar switch broken bringing light on dash

osf door adjar switch broken bringing light on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,736 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,736 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

speedo inoperatve

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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SH05 VYW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SH05 VYW, 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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SH05 VYW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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