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AO09 LJA

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,829 mi
Last recorded84,829 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s and o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear doors require attention

rear floor corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 84,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear doors require attention

rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,576 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 81,576 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 70,081 miles

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 48,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 48,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 40,225 miles

Offside Rear LENS DAMAGED

Pass 23 Jul 2018 36,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,959 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sides rear tyres perishing & close to wear limit

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 16,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,062 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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AO09 LJA is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 LJA is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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