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GJ59 APK

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,909 mi
Last recorded156,909 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 APK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,909 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 156,909 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 151,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,737 miles

Both outer CV gaiters starting to leak grease

Both rear tyres becoming perished & low on tread

Ignition switch faulty

Fail 2 Aug 2023 143,723 miles

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

Both outer CV gaiters starting to leak grease

Both rear tyres becoming perished & low on tread

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Ignition switch faulty

Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,585 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 135,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,317 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,714 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 108,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,248 miles

Non-obligatory mirror damaged, backing missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Winscreen cracked offside but not affecting view of road

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pedal rubber worn

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of road

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,400 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pedal rubber worn

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,565 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,565 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,608 miles

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

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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GJ59 APK is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GJ59 APK, 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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What year was GJ59 APK registered?

GJ59 APK is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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