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SY05 LVV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,710 mi
Last recorded164,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LVV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 164,710 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 164,698 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 149,957 miles

little reserve travel to hand brake

oil leak to engine

Fail 7 Mar 2019 149,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

little reserve travel to hand brake

oil leak to engine

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,439 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 135,943 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 135,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 135,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,390 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing not deemed to be excessive

Fail 14 Mar 2016 119,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing not deemed to be excessive

Pass 1 May 2015 106,031 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 106,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SRS warning light intermittently illuminating

o/s/f floor-pan chassis rail damaged

rear cargo doors not securing on lower catch

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SRS warning light intermittently illuminating

n/s/f wiper split

o/s washer jet weak

o/s/f floor-pan chassis rail damaged

rear cargo doors not securing on lower catch

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 142,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,478 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,073 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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SY05 LVV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SY05 LVV, 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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SY05 LVV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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