2005 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SM55 SOU
2005 Renault Kangoo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 135,205 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT KANGOO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 SOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 135,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 SOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Kangoo (SM55 SOU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SM55 SOU Mileage History
- 09/08/2023109,894 mi
- 11/08/2023109,899 mi+5 mi
- 02/09/2024118,316 mi+8,417 mi
- 13/08/2025126,880 mi+8,564 mi
- 11/08/2026135,205 mi+8,325 mi
Average of roughly 8,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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