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SA09 RVJ

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,032 mi
Last recorded98,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,032 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 98,032 miles

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

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 93,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,274 miles

slight oil leak on power steering pipes

Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,155 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot open from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak on power steering pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,459 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2022 84,459 miles

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,777 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 60,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,344 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 58,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,056 miles

advise spare tyre sidewalls exsisivilly splitting due to age 175/65-14t

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 20,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,245 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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SA09 RVJ is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SA09 RVJ, 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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SA09 RVJ is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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