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GX61 BJU

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,838 mi
Last recorded58,838 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 BJU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,838 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2024 57,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 57,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,340 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 54,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 50,457 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamps missing x2

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,172 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,171 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,778 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,778 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 31,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,305 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 23,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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GX61 BJU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX61 BJU, 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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GX61 BJU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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