2005 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · SW05 LLJ
2005 Renault Kangoo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 161,343 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT KANGOO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 LLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 161,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW05 LLJ Mileage History
- 12/06/2024149,435 mi
- 23/05/2025156,147 mi+6,712 mi
- 30/05/2025156,271 mi+124 mi
- 08/05/2026161,259 mi+4,988 mi
- 15/05/2026161,343 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 LLJ 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 (SW05 LLJ) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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