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SJ09 ZLX

2009 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,514 mi
Last recorded153,514 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 ZLX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 153,514 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 153,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 150,689 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 150,689 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 148,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 141,368 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 141,368 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 133,819 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 126,618 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 126,618 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 123,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 123,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 122,856 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 122,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded.Front coil springs corroded.Front shockers corroded.Screen damaged zone B.

Pass 17 May 2018 129,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 120,402 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 118,774 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 118,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 116,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm may require alignment (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 113,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 110,452 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 110,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 102,936 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service lamp is on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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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SJ09 ZLX is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ09 ZLX, 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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What year was SJ09 ZLX registered?

SJ09 ZLX is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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