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SY59 VKG

2009 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,303 mi
Last recorded103,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VKG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear front part (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,624 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 99,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the right side of axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,917 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,376 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,370 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,818 miles

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 93,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,305 miles

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

Rear brake pipes coated so not fully inspected

Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,303 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes binding

Rear brake pipes coated so not fully inspected

Pass 3 May 2017 84,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,622 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 79,414 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 79,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corodded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2015 72,602 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 15 May 2014 61,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 61,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,963 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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SY59 VKG is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SY59 VKG, 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 SY59 VKG registered?

SY59 VKG is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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