2009 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · EA59 LRN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows signs of age-related wear beginning to manifest. Following the most recent test in June 2024 at 209,744 miles, the vehicle passed with advisories for light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. This represents a regression from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating that the suspension components are now nearing failure due to high mileage cycles. At 209,744 miles, this 17-year-old Renault has averaged approximately 12,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy usage, with a jump of 12,563 miles recorded between June 2022 and 2023, and another 20,761 miles in the year following that. This high and steady rate of accumulation puts significant strain on the drivetrain and braking systems, which is evidenced by the 2021 failure involving parking brake de-efficiency and CV boot damage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay, as an oil leak was first noted in 2021 and persisted into the subsequent test. The current misting on the rear shocks should be monitored for increased leakage which will eventually lead to poor handling and MOT failure. Given the history of parking brake issues and tyre wear, the mechanical state of the brake lines and suspension bushes should be checked to ensure no structural corrosion or seized components have developed from the high-mileage environment.