2005 Renault Kangoo 1.9L Diesel · SE54 AUW

The Renault Kangoo presented a passed MOT on 5 April 2023 at 115,230 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met statutory standards at that time. Maintenance trend appears stable, with consecutive passes from 16 March 2021 through 5 April 2023 and no advisories logged. The sole anomaly remains a failed test on 4 April 2023 at 115,228 miles where the tester recorded no defects, reversed by a pass one day later at 115,230 miles. Mileage pattern sits low for a 2005 vehicle. The odometer read 98,975 miles at the 21 June 2019 examination, then 104,397 miles by 16 March 2021, reflecting roughly 5,400 miles over a 21-month interval. Annual checks in 2022 and 2023 showed 110,103 and 115,228 miles respectively, equating to about 5,500 miles per year overall. Such low accumulation suggests light use or prolonged storage, with a notable gap between the 2019 and 2021 tests. The clean MOT history flags no recurring mechanical faults, yet the buyer should still scrutinise age-related components in person. Standing periods invite degraded suspension bushes, cracked coil springs, and surface corrosion on structural members despite absent advisories. We recommend a physical inspection of brake discs for rust pitting, calipers for binding after idle, and the exhaust system for internal rot. Previous owners appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, though the unexplained fail without listed defects implies either an administrative error or an unrecorded non-mechanical issue. Given the vehicle's 21-year lifespan, a thorough underside check for structural integrity remains prudent before purchase.