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YX59 UYE

2009 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,648 mi
Last recorded140,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UYE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 140,648 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 134,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back seat missing time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back seat missing time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,008 miles

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belt buckles, as large dog cages fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2023 126,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belt buckles, as large dog cages fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 118,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system engine bay (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

screen wash leaking water

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,064 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,064 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,269 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,781 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,548 miles

Central Rear stop light is not working

brake pedal anti slip is slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central Rear stop light is not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre has a split in outer sidewall around near the wheel but has no cords/ply/bulges visable

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

brake pedal anti slip is slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,906 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,624 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,830 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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YX59 UYE is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX59 UYE, 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 YX59 UYE registered?

YX59 UYE is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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