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LY11 GYJ

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,531 mi
Last recorded142,531 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 GYJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 142,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower and rear excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

unable to carry out emissions test as machine faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,953 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 137,950 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid discoloured

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,792 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 134,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of rear flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of rear flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,504 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 130,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,268 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,790 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 37,790 miles

Front 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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LY11 GYJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY11 GYJ, 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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LY11 GYJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 August 2011.

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