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WN05 PKJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,863 mi
Last recorded156,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 PKJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 156,863 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 156,860 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 148,875 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,033 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,032 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 48,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,539 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,047 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,170 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 23,169 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WN05 PKJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WN05 PKJ, 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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WN05 PKJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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