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EA61 VHL

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,611 mi
Last recorded126,611 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 126,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,466 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel weak but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 118,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 111,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,155 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.195/65/15.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

High level stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 102,105 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken. (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre. (7.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres worn on edges.195/65/15.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

High level stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,018 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,647 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective screen scratched (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 85,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective screen scratched (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material insecure heat sheild loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,011 miles

Both front inner wheel arch mouldings damaged slightly

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush starting to separate slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,912 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,262 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 VHL 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 64.7%.

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 EA61 VHL, 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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EA61 VHL is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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