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E8 SMK

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,165 mi
Last recorded89,165 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SMK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 89,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside front light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear over axle combination brake pipe corroded @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nearside front lower linkage disconnected (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear brake pads metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside front light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear over axle combination brake pipe corroded @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,529 miles

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

all brakes have slight tightness

mixed tyre sizes front and rear axles

Fail 5 Feb 2025 84,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

all brakes have slight tightness

mixed tyre sizes front and rear axles

Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,654 miles

both handbrake cables outer covers corroded and swollen

both rear tyres low and 3mm

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion at ends

Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,648 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres low and 3mm

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion at ends

Pass 4 Mar 2023 77,156 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,150 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,554 miles

Rear disc faces corroded and pads 3-4mm

both front brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

Fail 5 Mar 2022 70,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear disc faces corroded and pads 3-4mm

both front outer cv joints slight noise

both front tyres 2-3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,875 miles

slight noise from both front outer cv joints

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,165 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear axel brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear tyres low advice replaced soon

Pass 23 Feb 2019 43,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 43,120 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,066 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 36,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 36,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,092 miles

Front both discs pitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,092 miles

Front both discs pitted

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,511 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 35,509 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,394 miles

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

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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E8 SMK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White 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 E8 SMK, 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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E8 SMK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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