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BF12 LJJ

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LJJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,815 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer leaking grease recommend (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 67,700 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer leaking grease recommend (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn uneven worn outer edge recommend (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 61,117 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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 51,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense broken (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 21,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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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BF12 LJJ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF12 LJJ, 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 BF12 LJJ registered?

BF12 LJJ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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