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SL05 VFG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VFG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 73,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 64,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,862 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive very small weep of oil coming out of pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 57,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box split open whole length of box. poinless doing emissons test with such a large exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,235 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,873 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 49,873 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge (Tracking Advised)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge (Tracking Advised)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,557 miles

battery efficiency 38%

brake fluid requires changing.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,557 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery efficiency 38%

brake fluid requires changing.

Pass 2 May 2014 27,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 27,301 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,677 miles

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

near-side rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,188 miles

near-side rear fuel filler pipe flexi splitting but not leaking

off-side rear brake effort

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,670 miles

near-side rear fuel filler pipe deteriated/splitting

Fail 5 Apr 2011 15,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn slightly outer edges

near-side rear fuel filler pipe deteriated/splitting

wheel alignment

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,193 miles

front brake pads inner worn low

Pass 5 May 2009 8,385 miles

Both front brake discs have extensive light corrosion to both faces. Skimming or replacement is recommended.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,370 miles

All faces of all brake discs are corroded/pitted almost to excess.

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 VFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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