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SK05 LML

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,842 mi
Last recorded126,842 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LML
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front play in strut top mountings

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil warning lamp on

towbar bracket severely corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 111,684 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,169 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mounting play

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,437 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 106,437 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,768 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,578 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,015 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,536 miles

exhaust blow slight front

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,206 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,956 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,666 miles

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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SK05 LML is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK05 LML, 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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SK05 LML is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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