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BJ11 KWS

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,871 mi
Last recorded175,871 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 KWS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 175,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 175,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 169,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 169,899 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear - corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 164,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rear - corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,102 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 162,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 156,693 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch Pedal Rubber worn smooth.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 156,688 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 144,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 127,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 115,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 115,404 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 102,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,807 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 90,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 57,265 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advis both brake pedal antislip rubber and cluth pedal antislip rubbers are worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,723 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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BJ11 KWS is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 85,175 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ11 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ11 KWS is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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