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NU61 LMV

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,368 mi
Last recorded198,368 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 198,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn/lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 198,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn/lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 187,516 miles

Central Inner Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers, outer casings are corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 187,516 miles

Central Inner Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers, outer casings are corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 177,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 177,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 170,105 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 164,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 158,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2020 158,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2019 153,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 153,132 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,356 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 138,356 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + misshapen (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,584 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Plate delaminated and peeling away (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,197 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LMV is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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