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SW05 VBG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,082 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,082 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on.

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW05 VBG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW05 VBG, 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 SW05 VBG registered?

SW05 VBG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SW05 VBG safe to buy?

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