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RJ59 GMU

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,636 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,862 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 93,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,533 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 92,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,848 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil springs do not match

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,549 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 79,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,453 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,271 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,289 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,331 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,995 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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RJ59 GMU is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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