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BF12 LKM

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,585 mi
Last recorded122,585 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,585 miles

INJECTOR SEAL WEEPING

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 OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,470 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 119,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,575 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,331 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,560 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,699 miles

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

Nearside front tyre close to wear bars, worn inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spanner light on

Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre close to wear bars, worn inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spanner light on

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spanner light Illuminated

Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spanner light Illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,641 miles

both front outer cv boots weeping grease

injector sills chuffing

nearside front tyre close to the wear bars

offside front tyre close to legal limit

service light on

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,637 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

both front outer cv boots weeping grease

injector sills chuffing

nearside front tyre close to the wear bars

offside front tyre close to legal limit

service light on

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,673 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

fuel injectors chuffing

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

nearside screen cracked at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

rear discs slightly worn

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

spanner light on

Fail 17 Mar 2018 54,673 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads getting low

fuel injectors chuffing

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

nearside screen cracked at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

rear discs slightly worn

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

spanner light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper has small split at end

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front driver seat has some damage

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

service light on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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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BF12 LKM is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LKM, 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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BF12 LKM is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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