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FN59 UBY

2009 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,337 mi
Last recorded122,337 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UBY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 122,337 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blade/s juddering

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PRE FLEXY: CHASSIS LEG AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp retaining bracket 1 of 3 broken. Lamp secure at time of inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + over beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH ns and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 27 Sep 2025 122,337 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blade/s juddering

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PRE FLEXY: CHASSIS LEG AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS: replaced distorted H4 bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp retaining bracket 1 of 3 broken. Lamp secure at time of inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + over beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH ns and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both ns and os: suspect (5.1.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 13 Aug 2022 114,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,763 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake disc have lip

Fail 31 Jul 2021 111,763 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake disc have lip

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,999 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,929 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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FN59 UBY is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN59 UBY, 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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FN59 UBY is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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