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SD61 JJE

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,927 mi
Last recorded141,927 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 JJE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight ingress of water

Fail 4 Nov 2025 141,917 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front , nearside worse on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight ingress of water

Pass 11 Nov 2024 139,514 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front head light ingress of dampness

Fail 5 Nov 2024 139,514 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel priming bulb in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front head light ingress of dampness

Rear heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,284 miles

Front gear lever very stiff/notchy in selecting gears

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight with ingress of water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shields loose

Fail 25 Oct 2023 136,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative park brake lever on caliper stuck in forward position (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front gear lever very stiff/notchy in selecting gears

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight with ingress of water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shields loose

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,852 miles

Front small coolant leak from rad at bottom

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 5,5,3,mm to zero on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light ingress of dampness

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2022 132,847 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering system excessively rough steering rack noisy and rough in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative loose and falling in dash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worse on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front small coolant leak from rad at bottom

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 5,5,3,mm to zero on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light ingress of dampness

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight ingress of water

Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,657 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight ingress of water

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,853 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 at rear of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 111,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 98,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,008 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,325 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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SD61 JJE 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 SD61 JJE, 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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SD61 JJE is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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