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SL05 OFB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,633 mi
Last recorded50,633 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 OFB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 49,518 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 49,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 41,539 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2014 41,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 32,996 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,744 miles

Near side front and both rear tyres perished.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,744 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Near side front and both rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,876 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 7,876 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,034 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 4,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 OFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SL05 OFB, 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 OFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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