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SO59 VBC

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,389 mi
Last recorded138,389 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 VBC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 135,669 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,639 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate value 1.0 average readings 2.21 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage due to being run flat

oil leak at sump

Pass 1 Feb 2019 128,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre at 2mm and bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 1 Feb 2019 128,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre at 2mm and bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,149 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,720 miles

Both wishbone bushes deteriorated but not causing excess play

Play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,717 miles

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

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

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

All pads look low through wheel

Both front tires getting low

Both wishbone bushes deteriorated but not causing excess play

NSF tire wear fast on inner edge

Oil leak

Osr tire showing signs of being ran flat

Play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,688 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SO59 VBC is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO59 VBC, 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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SO59 VBC is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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