2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,224 MOT tests in 2024. 48.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.8%
Failed or needed repairs51.2%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,224 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    114 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.1%
  2. Brakes26.3%
  3. Suspension25.2%
  4. Steering15.4%
  5. Body & chassis13.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.6%
  7. Tyres9.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 48.8% of 2005 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,224 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).