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WV05 NHJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,967 mi
Last recorded83,967 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 NHJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,967 miles

large nail in osr tyre

poss noisey wheel bearing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,958 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

large nail in osr tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,194 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,273 miles

play in steering

Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in steering

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,801 miles

nearside wiper worn

play in steering

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,766 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside wiper worn

play in steering

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,735 miles

nearside front tyre on limit advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre on limit advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,177 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,587 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,587 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,269 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,269 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,896 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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WV05 NHJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV05 NHJ, 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 WV05 NHJ registered?

WV05 NHJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 NHJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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