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WG55 SBY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 SBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,715 miles

Front Suspension arms rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 81,312 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 81,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,455 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 82T (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,895 miles

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

O/S/R tyre 'aged'

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,964 miles

2 CHILD SEATS IN REAR,AS ABOVE.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED,NO EXPOSED CORDS ETC.

SPARE TYRE VERY POOR CONDITION. CRACKED OPEN TO CORDS ETC.DANGEROUS FOR USE ON THE ROAD.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,886 miles

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

2 CHILD SEATS IN REAR,AS ABOVE.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED,NO EXPOSED CORDS ETC.

SPARE TYRE VERY POOR CONDITION. CRACKED OPEN TO CORDS ETC.DANGEROUS FOR USE ON THE ROAD.

Pass 25 May 2012 26,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2012 26,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 21,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,094 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 9,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WG55 SBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG55 SBY, 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 WG55 SBY registered?

WG55 SBY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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