2005 Renault Kangoo · 8,722 MOT tests
2005 Renault Kangoo reliability
2005 Renault Kangoos fail 49.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Kangoo years (8,722 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 49.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 99,245
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,722
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.4% of tests fail here (252% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Suspension19%
- Brakes15.7%
- Steering13.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10.4%
- Tyres8.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.32%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.51%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.18%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.72%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.61%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.53%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.38%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2005 Renault Kangoos fail 49.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Kangoo years (8,722 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (6.32% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.51% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Renault Kangoo shows 99,245 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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