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SW55 DDE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DDE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,647 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s f and n/s r tyres rubbed outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s r tyres feathered outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missiung

Fail 13 Mar 2023 122,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s f and n/s r tyres rubbed outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s r tyres feathered outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missiung

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Mar 2022 112,316 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,138 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,433 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,159 miles

nearside & offside front struts corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2019 95,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to maste rcylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (c))

nearside & offside front struts corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 88,332 miles

Nearside Front seat belt frayed on edges

front to rear brake pipe crroded

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,311 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt frayed on edges

front to rear brake pipe crroded

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,709 miles

play in powerstearing rack

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,528 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,470 miles

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

nearside rear wheel tight to rotate

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,878 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front brake binding

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn

offside front brake binding

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2010

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust vrusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/p/spipes rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/h/brake req ADJUSTMENT/

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,306 miles

p/s pipes rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

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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SW55 DDE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW55 DDE, 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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SW55 DDE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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