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RIB 4690

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

29,665 mi
Last recorded29,665 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 4690
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 23,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 23,961 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 23,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 22,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 22,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,769 miles

Advise brake fluid discoloured.

Advise brake hose ferrules lightly pitted

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly ( Dimly illuminated .) (1.1.10 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside rear & central rear seats missing due to a wheel chair conversion to the vehicle. ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,785 miles

Advise brake fluid badly discoloured

Advise fuel tank support straps corroded & tank guard partially missing due to heavy corrosion

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ( lightly damaged ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( casing corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Casing corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Offside rear & central rear seats not fitted due to the vehicle being converted to carry a heelchair

Fail 7 Sep 2020 19,775 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))

Advise brake fluid badly discoloured

Advise fuel tank support straps corroded & tank guard partially missing due to heavy corrosion

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ( lightly damaged ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( casing corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( Casing corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Offside rear & central rear seats not fitted due to the vehicle being converted to carry a heelchair

Pass 7 Sep 2019 18,638 miles

Advise Both rear shock absorbers lightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside rear & central rear seats missing to allow for wheelchair access ()

advise brake warning light on dim

Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,225 miles

Brake waning light on (dim)

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

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

rear seats missing (wheelchair access)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,726 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 14,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 12,160 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 12,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs care worn

front brake pads are worn

front to rear metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,335 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 11,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 7,348 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 7,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,704 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 26,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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RIB 4690 is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RIB 4690, 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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RIB 4690 is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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