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SL05 HXF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,677 mi
Last recorded137,677 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 HXF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,677 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,053 miles

coolant low

n/s front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,053 miles

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

coolant low

n/s front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,311 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,871 miles

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

heatshield loose above back box

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,400 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,748 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,021 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 58,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,891 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,749 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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SL05 HXF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL05 HXF, 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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SL05 HXF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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