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YJ61 GYV

2011 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,391 mi
Last recorded19,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GYV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 19,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 17,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 16,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,605 miles

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 14,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,119 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis including the mobility modifications to the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 13,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel chair retaining device, tensioner broken off. now repaired.

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross brace and new modifications to rear floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 11,757 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting within the braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as well as the modified rear access platform structure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 11,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting within the braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as well as the modified rear access platform structure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 10,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 10,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 7,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 5,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 5,738 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 4,628 miles

BOTH N/S TYRE SIDEWALLS WORN.

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 GYV is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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