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VU55 TAV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,457 mi
Last recorded124,457 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 TAV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 124,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake hoses perished

slight play in front wheels

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,899 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and has deep cut to tread (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 May 2016 118,865 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and has deep cut to tread (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,603 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration light cover loose

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,603 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration light cover loose

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,087 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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 4 Feb 2013 78,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,378 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,010 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,826 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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VU55 TAV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue 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 VU55 TAV, 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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VU55 TAV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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