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SM05 KLU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,333 mi
Last recorded210,333 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 KLU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 210,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2018 210,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 207,808 miles

front discs getting worn

front pads getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 169,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 130,357 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 119,910 miles

Oil leak

rear engine/gearbox stablizing mount bush contaminated with oil

Fail 10 Jun 2013 119,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear engine/gearbox stablizing mount bush contaminated with oil

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,167 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 90,299 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 75,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 51,198 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 KLU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM05 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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