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SJ61 WDK

2011 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 129,159 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body panel damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 121,615 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,057 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 119,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,297 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,657 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,631 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 93,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,053 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s front tyre tread wearing low

n/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s front tyre tread wearing low

n/s rear brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,864 miles

Centre brake light inop'

both front tyre treads worn low

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,334 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front wipers deteriorated

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 WDK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ61 WDK, 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 WDK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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