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GX59 GXL

2009 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,787 mi
Last recorded51,787 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 GXL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 51,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,227 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,739 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 50,739 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 45,293 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 45,293 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 38,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 38,465 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs are worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both flanges on the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 30,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 195/65 15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 195/65 15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 30,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 195/65 15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 195/65 15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 25,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,688 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 23,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 13,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 5,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,261 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 4,261 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 4,135 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2012 4,054 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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GX59 GXL is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GX59 GXL, 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 GX59 GXL registered?

GX59 GXL is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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