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WR59 XRE

2009 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 XRE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 130,505 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 130,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2024 115,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,629 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears covered and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine rough/lumpy at idle

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ** REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON ** ()

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated *require attention soon* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light slightly dull when illuminated

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside, may require attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Rear exhaust heat shield security requires attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

X1 reverse light inoperative

Fail 28 Feb 2023 105,629 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears covered and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine rough/lumpy at idle

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ** REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON ** ()

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated *require attention soon* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light slightly dull when illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside, may require attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Rear exhaust heat shield security requires attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

X1 reverse light inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,530 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 98,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,551 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 87,551 miles

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

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnett (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,988 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,948 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 59,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,648 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,093 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 36,087 miles

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

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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WR59 XRE is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WR59 XRE, 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 WR59 XRE registered?

WR59 XRE is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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