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NU61 VBL

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,538 mi
Last recorded168,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 168,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 155,689 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 155,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 149,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 138,768 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 138,749 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/reverse light in op

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,740 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 131,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 125,171 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 116,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,773 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,773 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,801 miles

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 VBL 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 NU61 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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