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WJ59 BNL

2009 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,583 mi
Last recorded130,583 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 BNL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 130,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 130,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,636 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,786 miles

Nearside handbrake

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 121,786 miles

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

Nearside handbrake

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 94,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level brake light not working.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,391 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,370 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,299 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,403 miles

nearside rear park brake cable outer damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2012 35,402 miles

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

nearside rear park brake cable outer damaged

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 BNL is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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