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BJ61 PKA

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 PKA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 137,814 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,122 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 128,122 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 128,062 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parked in drivers view. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brakepipes at rear going to flexi,s.marked white. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working intermittent (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,540 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 107,423 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,587 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,183 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 64,176 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 53,869 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,420 miles

High level disconnected

Fail 4 Jan 2018 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High level disconnected

Pass 30 Dec 2016 32,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise high level brake light inop

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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BJ61 PKA is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ61 PKA, 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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BJ61 PKA is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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