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YF59 OWK

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,377 mi
Last recorded46,377 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 OWK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 46,377 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded (springs, struts ect)

Brake fluid appears dark, more investigation may be needed

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective aim poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fog lamp switch did not work on first attempt, then seemed to work ok, more investigation may be needed

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 44,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 44,012 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,973 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, both close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s, o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 39,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and rear cross axle, could not see under clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 37,292 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and rear cross axle, could not see under clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 35,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,633 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 30,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,089 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 28,089 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,515 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,195 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015

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

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 3 Sep 2014 16,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 13,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,053 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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YF59 OWK is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YF59 OWK, 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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YF59 OWK is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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