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SM05 DFN

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,433 mi
Last recorded42,433 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DFN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,433 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,216 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 39,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 34,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 34,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 23,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 13,352 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 13,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 9,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 3,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 3,362 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filter blocked ? (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 3,292 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler neck hose perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 3,292 miles

fuel filler neck hose perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 3,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 3,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,536 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 1,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 1,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 1,141 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 1,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,997 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 DFN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DFN, 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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SM05 DFN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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