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WF55 KZW

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,248 mi
Last recorded170,248 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 KZW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 170,248 miles

Handbrake lever slack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 170,163 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever slack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 157,649 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 157,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 145,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 145,023 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,931 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 133,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 122,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 121,981 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)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,037 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,991 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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WF55 KZW 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 57.1%.

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 WF55 KZW, 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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WF55 KZW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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