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MJ61 JYK

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 JYK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,624 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear bumper re-enforcement bar corroded.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 131,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear bumper re-enforcement bar corroded.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,687 miles

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

Rear bumper re-enforcement bar corroded.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,657 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,886 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,097 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os top mounts worn and shock/absorbers corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,097 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os top mounts worn and shock/absorbers corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,309 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 93,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working BULB (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,517 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance rear brakes & Parking brakes

Brakes ; Parking brake cable insecure / damaged , minor contact with tyre

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

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearing ; Noise from Nearside rear

Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brakes ; Imbalance rear brakes & Parking brakes

Brakes ; Parking brake cable insecure / damaged , minor contact with tyre

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

Note ; Nearside headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted , plug burnt / partially fitted but backwards & bulb cover missing

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearing ; Noise from Nearside rear

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,294 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,893 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MJ61 JYK 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 MJ61 JYK, 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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MJ61 JYK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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