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SD61 SFJ

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

281,639 mi
Last recorded281,639 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 281,639 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached hub damaged / worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working x3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2025 268,963 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 246,705 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 220,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 220,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 194,552 miles

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

Front both sides inner tie rods slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2022 194,552 miles

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

Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides inner tie rods slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2021 174,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 174,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 166,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 166,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator insecure side repeater insucure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 163,444 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 163,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 145,764 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 91,012 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 SFJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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