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SJ61 PMX

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 PMX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,991 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on edges

High level stop lamp not working

Indicators not self cancelling

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear beam axle corroded, but not excessively

Fail 23 Sep 2025 139,991 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on edges

High level stop lamp not working

Indicators not self cancelling

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear beam axle corroded, but not excessively

Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,586 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Indicators not self cancelling

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 117,815 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 117,814 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,079 miles

All shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

Both nearside tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Both rear tyres wearing more on edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,313 miles

Indicators do not cancel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight fluid leak at valve in clutch hydraulic pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,808 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

indicators do not cancel

Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,806 miles

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

indicators do not cancel

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

direction indicators do not cancel

high level stop lamp not working

suspect offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2018 57,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

suspect offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,528 miles

Advise rear brake pads when front are replaced

Front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn low down edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,315 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,299 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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SJ61 PMX is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ61 PMX, 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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SJ61 PMX is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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