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CU59 OTM

2009 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,307 mi
Last recorded187,307 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OTM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 187,307 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 187,102 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper stop lamp not working

battery loose

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2024 181,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lamp not working (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joint have slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper stop lamp not working

battery loose

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2023 176,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 170,472 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 170,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 166,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,320 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 163,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 153,230 miles

front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight movement

hight level stop light inop

movement in steering rack

o/s number plate light inop

o/s/f brake pipe corroded at parts

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2019 153,229 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight movement

hight level stop light inop

movement in steering rack

o/s number plate light inop

o/s/f brake pipe corroded at parts

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,552 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 140,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,877 miles

play both track rod ends

play nsf roll bar link and knocking

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf arm bush split /osf arm bush seperating

osf driveshaft bearing roughness

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,515 miles

front brake caliper slides play

osf wiper smearing

rear exhaust shield insecure slightly

steering play and nsf arm bush seperating

Fail 19 Dec 2014 90,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake caliper slides play

osf wiper smearing

rear exhaust shield insecure slightly

steering play and nsf arm bush seperating

Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,144 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 65,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,734 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,632 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind nsf

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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CU59 OTM is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU59 OTM, 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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CU59 OTM is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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