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AK11 VFL

2011 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,720 mi
Last recorded158,720 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Espace85,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 158,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 158,719 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 144,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 144,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,992 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 110,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 104,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 95,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,166 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 75,793 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 75,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,717 miles

slight play to passenger rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,643 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre is punctured

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,731 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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AK11 VFL is a 2011 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK11 VFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK11 VFL is a 2011 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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