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AO12 VPP

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

162,501 mi
Last recorded162,501 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VPP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 162,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 159,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 159,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has come detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 154,915 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 154,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,641 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 151,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipe. both fronts, front to rears, and rears including flexis. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure bk box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears on offside rear by both flexi hoses and before slightly corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle crossover pipe slightly corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces show signs of corrosion and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spanner symbol on dash also coil light by mileometer

Fail 27 Jul 2021 146,292 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears on offside rear by both flexi hoses and before slightly corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle crossover pipe slightly corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces show signs of corrosion and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spanner symbol on dash also coil light by mileometer

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 143,242 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 120,060 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,090 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both dip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,990 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,506 miles

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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AO12 VPP is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AO12 VPP, 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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AO12 VPP is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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