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YJ61 GNU

2011 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,041 mi
Last recorded38,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GNU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,041 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2025 38,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,738 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 37,738 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside rear brake pipe exploded whilst completing brake roller test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at ferrule. Pipe going across rear axle to Nearside caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 36,660 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 29,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,963 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 GNU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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