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VN05 NKE

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,934 mi
Last recorded101,934 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 NKE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,558 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 101,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear black pipe by fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reverse lens broken.

Power steering fluid is low.

Rear exhaust mount corroded/insecure.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear are perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken at top. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear black pipe by fuel tank area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reverse lens broken.

Power steering fluid is low.

Rear exhaust mount corroded/insecure.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear are perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 92,038 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,257 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,498 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 85,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,245 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 82,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,396 miles

n/s/ steering rack boot deteriorated and sweating power steerin fluid

near side rear light cluster damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/ steering rack boot deteriorated and sweating power steerin fluid

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,567 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,567 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,810 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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VN05 NKE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN05 NKE, 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 VN05 NKE registered?

VN05 NKE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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