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WL54 BNV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,273 mi
Last recorded28,273 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 BNV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 28,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 24,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 17,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 12,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 12,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 11,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 11,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,133 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

Fail 22 Nov 2016 9,133 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

Pass 25 Nov 2015 5,916 miles

Airbag light on but vehicle adapted

Offside o/s cv boot has small pinhole

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 3,434 miles

airbag light on, but motability adapted car

small pin hole in o/s c.v boot

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,828 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,828 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,074 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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WL54 BNV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WL54 BNV, 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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WL54 BNV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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