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HJ61 MBY

2011 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 85,553 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 80,413 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear ()

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

o/s/f inner door handle incomplete

Pass 9 May 2019 72,622 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

High level brake light is inoperative

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2018 64,497 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 64,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,197 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 63,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,012 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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HJ61 MBY is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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