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2005 Renault Kangoo 1.6L Petrol · BU05 DWN

BU05 DWN

2005 Renault Kangoo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 69,445 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025.

Make & Model
RENAULT KANGOO
Year / Origin
2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Dec 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (23 Dec 2025)
Recorded Mileage
69,445 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Dec 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23 Dec 2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc
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BU05 DWN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/12/2025
  • 69,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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BU05 DWN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 18:54
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Kangoo (BU05 DWN) between December 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.

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ADVISORY

BU05 DWN Mileage History

  1. 05/12/202348,498 mi
  2. 12/12/202348,502 mi+4 mi
  3. 10/12/202459,590 mi+11,088 mi
  4. 21/12/202459,590 mi
  5. 19/12/202569,445 mi+9,855 mi

Average of roughly 10,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
4 dangerous defects found recently
Older vehicle
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