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SJ11 YYB

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 YYB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 153,416 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 153,416 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 140,996 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 140,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr to nsr metal brake pipe corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,098 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear end. Coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,098 miles

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear end. Coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 135,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,477 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 124,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,927 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Jan 2021 115,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

offside front brake squeaking

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,910 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 106,308 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2019 97,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,564 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox seal leaking

both front wipers smeering screen

Fail 25 Mar 2016 66,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front gearbox seal leaking

both front wipers smeering screen

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,955 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 42,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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SJ11 YYB 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 61.9%.

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 SJ11 YYB, 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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SJ11 YYB is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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