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YJ61 GNK

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,955 mi
Last recorded81,955 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GNK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,955 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 81,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,567 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 70,961 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 53,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,099 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,653 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,362 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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YJ61 GNK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ61 GNK, 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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YJ61 GNK is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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