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SJ55 ZZS

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,365 mi
Last recorded161,365 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZZS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 161,365 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod inner joint

oil leak

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2016 160,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play in track rod inner joint

oil leak

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,798 miles

175/65R14 ON FRONTS 165/70R14 REARS

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 12 Jan 2015 147,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

175/65R14 ON FRONTS 165/70R14 REARS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 24 Sep 2013 136,845 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 136,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 130,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,875 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 123,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 116,754 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 109,165 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 109,161 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,513 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 104,513 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

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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SJ55 ZZS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ55 ZZS, 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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SJ55 ZZS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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