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BJ61 PPU

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

195,426 mi
Last recorded195,426 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 195,426 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 26 Aug 2025 195,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 183,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,275 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 174,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 164,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 152,586 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 152,583 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Oct 2018 152,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Binding/locking on..... (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding/locking on..... (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps inop..... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads badly worn......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel system leaking at engine....... (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adv all brake pipes getting corroded and poor ...... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps getting faded..... (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,459 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2017 134,451 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 113,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 96,404 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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 PPU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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