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HJ61 MDF

2011 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,846 mi
Last recorded196,846 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 196,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 196,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2021 180,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 158,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 118,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 118,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,284 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 108,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,050 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to de bond

Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,050 miles

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

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to de bond

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,510 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,510 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 MDF is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ61 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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