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EX09 LMJ

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,334 mi
Last recorded166,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LMJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 166,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 166,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 157,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 157,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 148,807 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 148,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,745 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 141,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 131,264 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 131,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,487 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 121,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,698 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,018 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,281 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,281 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,214 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,226 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,086 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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EX09 LMJ is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EX09 LMJ, 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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EX09 LMJ is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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