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KV61 YVC

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

156,971 mi
Last recorded156,971 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 YVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 156,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 156,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 151,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside Front Lower Suspension arm out ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 151,077 miles

Braking system leaking valve on hydraulic clutch line leaking, twined with braking system and brake fluid reservoir (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded at rear (nearside and offside rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside rear lamp damaged and allowing water ingress

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 151,017 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,737 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre- rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 138,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside central-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar ball joint requires attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 138,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considered excessive, recommend attention ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,053 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 135,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 123,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,111 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge/on sign of cords

both front tyres worn inner edges/no sign of cords

Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge/on sign of cords

both front tyres worn inner edges/no sign of cords

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,492 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/6mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Oct 2015 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/6mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,853 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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KV61 YVC is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 KV61 YVC, 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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KV61 YVC is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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