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MJ61 XAT

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 129,747 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light - cover broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 125,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,674 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,362 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,362 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 26 Sep 2016 92,778 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,238 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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MJ61 XAT is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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