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NU61 PHJ

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 181,131 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 181,131 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 179,552 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 179,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 177,635 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 151,363 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 151,359 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 140,399 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 140,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 138,214 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,744 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corroded around edge

High level stop light not working

Rear Brake discs corroded around edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,744 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven 53 % (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Both (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs heavily corroded around edge

High level stop light not working

Rear Brake discs corroded around edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,512 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,069 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 58,733 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 58,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Offside Front 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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NU61 PHJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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