MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
no spare wheel fitted at time of test
offside rear brake pipe corroded
slight play in nearside front track rod end
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & near limit
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust heat sheild insecure
High level brake light not working
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & near limit
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
play in nearside front track rod end
Air bag light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
both front brake discs worn
airbag light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag and serv warning lights on
handbrake adjuster showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 XGT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?
VU05 XGT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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