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ML09 VSX

2009 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 VSX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,222 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 104,221 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Pads to low. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,695 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 100,695 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,684 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 96,683 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 91,636 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusting..

Pass 17 May 2021 84,799 miles

All brake discs slightly worn & corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 82,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation in offside front lamp

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2020 82,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation in offside front lamp

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished & wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 18 May 2018 75,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 May 2017 72,578 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 15 May 2017 72,578 miles

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)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 May 2016 69,349 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 69,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 60,344 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 60,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 47,441 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 47,441 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 39,844 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 32,462 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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ML09 VSX is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML09 VSX, 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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ML09 VSX is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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