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WJ59 BGU

2009 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,752 mi
Last recorded151,752 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 BGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 151,752 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 151,750 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 151,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 151,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 149,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,018 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 136,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 127,620 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 124,100 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,935 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 91,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ59 BGU is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ59 BGU, 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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WJ59 BGU is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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