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KY59 YMS

2009 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,488 mi
Last recorded160,488 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YMS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 160,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 155,051 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 154,756 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 146,851 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 146,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 138,626 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 137,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 112,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,610 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 105,603 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,929 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,405 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,440 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,440 miles

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

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

high level brake light is not working

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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KY59 YMS is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Black 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 KY59 YMS, 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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KY59 YMS is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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