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EA61 VFJ

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,204 mi
Last recorded193,204 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 193,204 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 183,817 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 176,147 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 176,147 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 168,113 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,989 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 159,979 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 138,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,213 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders and close to wear limits

Long handbrake lever travel

Nearside rear inner brake pad worn thin advise closer inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,256 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 111,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing trapped under seat (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven Nearside lags and locks early (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,256 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Front screen cracked on edge of offside swept area not seriously affecting driver's view of the

Long brake pedal travel

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

Unable to fully test rear seat belts due to load cage fixings

Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,750 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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EA61 VFJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 VFJ, 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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What year was EA61 VFJ registered?

EA61 VFJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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