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WK55 EKC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,847 mi
Last recorded164,847 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 EKC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 164,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 157,981 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 157,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 146,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 137,945 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 137,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,775 miles

Central Rear seat belt slightly poor operation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

front brake pads unable to assess in full

moderate movement on all four inner track control arm bushes

rear number plate becomeing poor

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 64,448 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,701 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,701 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,523 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 47,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,505 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades split

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,925 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WK55 EKC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK55 EKC, 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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WK55 EKC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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