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VU05 EBG

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,197 mi
Last recorded165,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EBG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 165,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 152,726 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

glow plug light on

Fail 10 Sep 2015 152,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

glow plug light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 134,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

front reg.plate cracked to excess

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,006 miles

SERV lamp staying on

front number plate damaged

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 21 Jan 2013 117,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

SERV lamp staying on

front number plate damaged

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,499 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,325 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 15,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,971 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,380 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 2 May 2008 11,019 miles

Rear wiper blade split,

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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VU05 EBG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 EBG, 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 VU05 EBG registered?

VU05 EBG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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