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GF11 DWL

2011 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,883 mi
Last recorded149,883 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 DWL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 149,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2/3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

head light lens milky

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,302 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Rear Suspension coil springs odd

Fail 24 Jan 2024 149,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Rear Suspension coil springs odd

Fail 16 Dec 2023 149,272 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front both tyres worn close and on edges 195/6515

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

high level brake light not working

rear coils springs odd

Pass 6 Dec 2022 147,889 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Fail 3 Dec 2022 147,884 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer c.v gaiters split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass shattered (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,680 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides recommend change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 138,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides recommend change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 129,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 129,781 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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,140 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 116,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,783 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 less than 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges , will soon expose cords advise alignment check

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,272 miles

Front Tyres worn to insides; getting close to 1.6mm min limit

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

Offside Lower Screen Damage

Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,272 miles

Front Tyres worn to insides; getting close to 1.6mm min limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Screen Damage

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 84,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,668 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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GF11 DWL is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GF11 DWL, 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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GF11 DWL is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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