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VX55 GVZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,482 mi
Last recorded172,482 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GVZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,482 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 172,482 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 169,632 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

drivers door stiff to open

Pass 16 Oct 2019 164,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 164,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 158,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 158,961 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 150,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,509 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 28 Apr 2016 143,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 17 Jan 2015 135,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 129,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,037 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 115,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 115,185 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 107,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 107,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,941 miles

n/s/f inner brake pads appear well worn

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

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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VX55 GVZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX55 GVZ, 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 VX55 GVZ registered?

VX55 GVZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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