2009 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · WP59 KFJ

The vehicle failed its most recent MOT on 14 August 2025 at 174 928 miles. The tester flagged a defective rear fog‑lamp lens, an inoperative registration‑plate lamp, a near‑side rear tyre wearing on the outer edge and a slight play in the near‑side track‑rod end ball joint. These defects echo earlier failures, notably the 29 July 2022 test where the parking brake was inoperative, brake‑pipe corrosion was present and the near‑side track‑rod end showed serious wear. The pattern of recurring lighting, suspension and brake‑related faults indicates a stable, non‑improving condition rather than a worsening decline. Mileage accumulation has been steady over the car’s 17‑year life, reaching 174 928 miles. MOT entries show roughly annual testing with mileage jumps of 5 000–18 000 miles each year. The largest increase occurred between August 2020 (133 744 miles) and August 2021 (151 786 miles), a rise of 18 042 miles, suggesting heavier use or a single long‑term period of high mileage. Subsequent years show more modest gains of 5 000–6 500 miles, confirming regular use and consistent annual testing intervals. A buyer should inspect the braking system for parking‑brake operation, rear‑brake‑pipe corrosion and twisted hoses, as these have appeared repeatedly. Suspension components demand close scrutiny: near‑side and off‑side track‑rod ends, anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust covers and any signs of play or dirt ingress. Tyre condition is critical; check tread depth, especially on the near‑side rear where outer‑edge wear is noted, and look for perished sidewalls. Lighting faults require verification of the rear fog lamp, registration‑plate lamp and headlamp aim. Also examine the exhaust for excessive emissions, the oil system for leaks and the constant‑velocity boots for tears, as these have been flagged in past tests. Structural rust on brake pipes and any corrosion should be assessed, given the history of pipe deterioration.