2011 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate: 55.4% (15,536 tests)
Is the 2011 Kangoo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55.3% -14.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 55.6% -13.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 55.3% -13.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 Kangoo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6,540 | 24.8% |
| 2 | Brakes | 5,690 | 21.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 4,658 | 17.7% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 2,841 | 10.8% |
| 5 | Steering | 2,005 | 7.6% |
| 6 | Tyres | 1,876 | 7.1% |
All Kangoo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,577 | 58.5% | -7.1 pts | 92,272 |
| 2003 | 3,777 | 55.5% | -9.5 pts | 97,897 |
| 2004 | 5,745 | 56.5% | -7.9 pts | 99,928 |
| 2005 | 6,891 | 57.5% | -7.1 pts | 97,516 |
| 2006 | 7,685 | 59.6% | -4.8 pts | 97,607 |
| 2007 | 9,735 | 59.1% | -6.0 pts | 92,202 |
| 2008 | 8,826 | 61.5% | -3.6 pts | 81,658 |
| 2009 | 6,319 | 57.3% | -9.1 pts | 94,345 |
| 2010 | 14,144 | 55.5% | -11.9 pts | 116,417 |
| 2011 (this page) | 15,536 | 55.4% | -13.8 pts | 114,239 |
| 2012 | 9,603 | 58.3% | -12.9 pts | 108,020 |
| 2013 | 6,924 | 55.6% | -17.7 pts | 113,005 |
| 2014 | 9,759 | 59.6% | -16.3 pts | 106,069 |
| 2015 | 11,955 | 62.3% | -16.4 pts | 104,140 |
| 2016 | 10,161 | 66.5% | -14.8 pts | 90,684 |
| 2017 | 7,177 | 68.9% | -15.1 pts | 83,684 |
| 2018 | 7,284 | 73.4% | -13.0 pts | 67,520 |
| 2019 | 8,507 | 76.1% | -12.3 pts | 52,872 |
| 2020 | 3,914 | 82.7% | -7.3 pts | 28,266 |
| 2021 | 2,177 | 81.5% | -8.9 pts | 33,531 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 55.4% of their MOT tests (15,536 tests, 2023–2025), -13.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 114,239 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Kangoo?
The median tested example shows 114,239 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2011 Kangoo?
In this cohort petrols pass 70.1% of tests against 52.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.