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YJ61 GSY

2011 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,898 mi
Last recorded14,898 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 14,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 14,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 14,792 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 14,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 14,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 13,943 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 13,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 13,676 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck perrished

Pass 20 Nov 2019 13,240 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

fuel filler neck perished

Fail 20 Nov 2019 13,240 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

fuel filler neck perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 12,827 miles

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck perished

rear discs started to corrode

Fail 20 Nov 2018 12,827 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck perished

rear discs started to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2017 12,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking slightly

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking slightly

Offside Front wiper split but clearing screen effectively

Fail 9 Mar 2017 10,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking slightly

Offside Front wiper split but clearing screen effectively

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2016 9,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,160 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 7,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 GSY is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YJ61 GSY, 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 YJ61 GSY registered?

YJ61 GSY is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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