2009 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · AF09 OTJ

The Renault Kangoo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 209,166 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 21 October 2024 test at 201,149 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards over the past three years. At roughly 17 years old, the Kangoo carries 209,166 recorded miles, equating to about 12,304 miles per year which is high for its age and points to sustained regular use rather than long idle periods. The records show steady annual accumulation: 194,143 miles in October 2023, 201,138 by October 2024, and 209,166 by October 2025. Two failed tests appear on 14 October 2023 and 19 October 2024, both at mileages within 11 miles of the subsequent passes two to three days later, with no defects listed. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical failure, though the buyer should confirm the exact refusal reasons from the full DVSA dataset. Given the clean defect record and high mileage, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of consumable and structural items not always captured by MOT pass results. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, but at 209,166 miles these components will have absorbed substantial wear. Examine the subframe and sills for structural rust, check the front suspension arms for worn bushes, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation. The two near-immediate fail-then-pass cycles in October 2023 and October 2024 warrant scrutiny of the original refusal certificates to rule out concealed faults. The current owner has kept the van tested annually with no outstanding defects, implying basic statutory upkeep was maintained, yet the high mileage demands verification of cambelt history and drivetrain condition beyond the MOT scope.