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SM05 DFG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DFG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 76,863 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis for ramp at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,261 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 75,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 75,337 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,681 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,681 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,162 miles

slight lift in o/s front suspension top when vehicle jacked up

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

slight lift in o/s front suspension top when vehicle jacked up

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,483 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,481 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven slow to climb. (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,598 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,417 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,607 miles

hose at petrol tank perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,607 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hose at petrol tank perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,327 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,365 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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SM05 DFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM05 DFG, 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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What year was SM05 DFG registered?

SM05 DFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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