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NU61 XCV

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 143,742 miles

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 143,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 141,214 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps have worn/cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre

Parking brake has little reserve travel and may require adjustment

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 139,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,013 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 128,434 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 128,431 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,110 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 126,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake/caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 123,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,762 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red LENS BROKEN (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,460 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,709 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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NU61 XCV is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCV, 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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What year was NU61 XCV registered?

NU61 XCV is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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