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SW61 CMU

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,027 mi
Last recorded59,027 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CMU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,027 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 51,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 51,413 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 46,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,675 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 36,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 23,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 23,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 23,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,476 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 21,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fornt & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 18,156 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tie rod play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 16,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tie rod play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n\s front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n\s front fog lamp not working

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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SW61 CMU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW61 CMU, 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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What year was SW61 CMU registered?

SW61 CMU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is SW61 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CMU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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