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YY61 HPE

2011 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Kangoo85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,339 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 142,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 135,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 135,881 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 121,379 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 121,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,030 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 107,030 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 104,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,278 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,549 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 59,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HPE 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 55%.

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

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