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MT09 VFV

2009 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1483cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,011 mi
Last recorded133,011 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VFV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,483cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 133,011 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 112,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,697 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,927 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,927 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake system. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

Pass 5 Sep 2020 77,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs,inner faces wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s headlight has a cloudy lense,weak pattern

Fail 5 Sep 2020 77,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs,inner faces wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

n/s headlight has a cloudy lense,weak pattern

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,070 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,665 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,209 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,335 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

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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MT09 VFV is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,483cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT09 VFV, 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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MT09 VFV is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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