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NU61 HCY

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,040 mi
Last recorded236,040 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 HCY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 236,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear backing plate loose/corroded

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

n/s front diff seal leaking

radiator support panel holed and corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 231,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 231,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 222,271 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 222,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective aim pattern affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp aim affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 211,508 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 211,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 198,103 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 198,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 180,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 180,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 157,695 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 157,691 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 137,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wore on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,482 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wore on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,659 miles

spanner lamp on dash iluminated

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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NU61 HCY is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NU61 HCY, 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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NU61 HCY is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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