2009 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate: 57.3% (6,319 tests)
Is the 2009 Kangoo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57.4% -9.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 57.2% -8.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 57.3% -8.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Kangoo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,079 | 22.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 2,061 | 22.3% |
| 3 | Suspension | 1,477 | 16.0% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 959 | 10.4% |
| 5 | Steering | 833 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 652 | 7.1% |
All Kangoo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,577 | 58.5% | -7.1 pts | 92,272 |
| 2003 | 3,777 | 55.5% | -9.5 pts | 97,897 |
| 2004 | 5,745 | 56.5% | -7.9 pts | 99,928 |
| 2005 | 6,891 | 57.5% | -7.1 pts | 97,516 |
| 2006 | 7,685 | 59.6% | -4.8 pts | 97,607 |
| 2007 | 9,735 | 59.1% | -6.0 pts | 92,202 |
| 2008 | 8,826 | 61.5% | -3.6 pts | 81,658 |
| 2009 (this page) | 6,319 | 57.3% | -9.1 pts | 94,345 |
| 2010 | 14,144 | 55.5% | -11.9 pts | 116,417 |
| 2011 | 15,536 | 55.4% | -13.8 pts | 114,239 |
| 2012 | 9,603 | 58.3% | -12.9 pts | 108,020 |
| 2013 | 6,924 | 55.6% | -17.7 pts | 113,005 |
| 2014 | 9,759 | 59.6% | -16.3 pts | 106,069 |
| 2015 | 11,955 | 62.3% | -16.4 pts | 104,140 |
| 2016 | 10,161 | 66.5% | -14.8 pts | 90,684 |
| 2017 | 7,177 | 68.9% | -15.1 pts | 83,684 |
| 2018 | 7,284 | 73.4% | -13.0 pts | 67,520 |
| 2019 | 8,507 | 76.1% | -12.3 pts | 52,872 |
| 2020 | 3,914 | 82.7% | -7.3 pts | 28,266 |
| 2021 | 2,177 | 81.5% | -8.9 pts | 33,531 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 57.3% of their MOT tests (6,319 tests, 2023–2025), -9.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 94,345 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Kangoo?
The median tested example shows 94,345 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Kangoo?
In this cohort petrols pass 62.5% of tests against 53.9% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.