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HJ61 MBU

2011 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,072 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,965 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside rear tyre low outer edge and has a nail in inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,965 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre low outer edge and has a nail in inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,907 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 69,907 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No clear image's. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mountings broken . (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged lens . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Mountings broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged lens. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear pipe to nearside hose becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,084 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Arch lining lower rear end broken loose.-------- Offside front same area is split/broken. ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 53,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Arch lining lower rear end broken loose.-------- Offside front same area is split/broken. ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,178 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 39,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,151 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,022 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,978 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HJ61 MBU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ61 MBU, 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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HJ61 MBU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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