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AK61 THZ

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

230,850 mi
Last recorded230,850 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 THZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 230,850 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine - from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine - from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 226,857 miles

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 216,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 206,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 193,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 193,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 170,452 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 170,452 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake pedal sticks down also holding brake lights on (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 143,064 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,110 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on the edges

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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AK61 THZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AK61 THZ, 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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What year was AK61 THZ registered?

AK61 THZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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