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AJ62 TVY

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,776 mi
Last recorded184,776 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TVY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 184,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 184,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 170,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 170,845 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,146 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 158,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 151,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,504 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 146,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,094 miles

front and rear discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ62 TVY is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 83,257 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 AJ62 TVY, 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 14 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ62 TVY is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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