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VU05 VXM

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,181 mi
Last recorded135,181 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VXM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,854 miles

slight play in both tie rods

slightly perished n/s/r

Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,900 miles

N/S Tierod has slight play

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,506 miles

airbag warning light on

engine management warning light on

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,302 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,014 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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VU05 VXM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

VU05 VXM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is VU05 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 VXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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