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WG05 NHE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,129 mi
Last recorded115,129 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 NHE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,940 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,617 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Sep 2022 96,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,130 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,758 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,707 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 70,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 60,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,730 miles

engine management light on

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 5 Aug 2016 50,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,502 miles

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,091 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,748 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

offside & nearside front anti rollbar bushes perishing

offside & nearside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,161 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 22,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2009 16,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,689 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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WG05 NHE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WG05 NHE, 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 WG05 NHE registered?

WG05 NHE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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