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WV55 UCX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 UCX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,150 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 139,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not illuminating the registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lamps dull need lens cleaning

coolant level low

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replacement advised ()

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

Offside Front play in top strutt mount replacement advised

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replacement advised ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 125,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replacement advised ()

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

Offside Front play in top strutt mount replacement advised

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replacement advised ()

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

Rear braes noisy when applied

Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,956 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 119,956 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 114,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,930 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,979 miles

power steering pump slightly noisey

Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

power steering pump slightly noisey

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,718 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,718 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,047 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 71,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,882 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,882 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,371 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn/splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,968 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,871 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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WV55 UCX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV55 UCX, 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 WV55 UCX registered?

WV55 UCX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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