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YY61 HNU

2011 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,174 mi
Last recorded164,174 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 HNU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 164,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 153,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 142,390 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of both main metals (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,690 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 136,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. pattern poor aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 119,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 119,425 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,749 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 104,748 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY NSF OUTER CV JOINT

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,329 miles

small cracks on sidewalls both rear tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,021 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated/cracked

no spare wheel

Fail 1 Dec 2016 61,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated/cracked

no spare wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,539 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2015 43,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,884 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 35,884 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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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YY61 HNU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY61 HNU, 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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YY61 HNU is a 2011 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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