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RJ59 GAU

2009 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,529 mi
Last recorded195,529 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 GAU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 195,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight. ()

Nearside headlamp has water ingress.

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

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

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

appears engine has possible injector chuffing as slight fumes noted.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 195,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight. ()

Nearside headlamp has water ingress.

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

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

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

appears engine has possible injector chuffing as slight fumes noted.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 193,796 miles

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

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))

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw of road

Pass 20 Nov 2020 188,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 188,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 186,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 178,495 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,207 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 171,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 150,796 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 150,791 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke output (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,932 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 142,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,526 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel flap fractured at hinge.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 113,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged.

Fuel flap fractured at hinge.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,258 miles

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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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RJ59 GAU is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ59 GAU, 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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RJ59 GAU is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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