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BV12 VVL

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,513 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 94,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 85,486 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 85,432 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 85,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,808 miles

Front Both sides shockers corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Offside tyre is the same size as the Nearside tyre but is a commercial one

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 79,808 miles

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

Front Both sides shockers corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Offside tyre is the same size as the Nearside tyre but is a commercial one

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,356 miles

Both front shock absorbers correded

Nearside Front Tyre perishing within tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing within tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing within tread

Fail 25 Jan 2023 70,283 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers correded

Nearside Front Tyre perishing within tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing within tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing within tread

Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,396 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 60,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 51,610 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged TOUCHING AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 45,081 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 15,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,366 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 14,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 11,394 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,869 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts to cord but not in excess of requirements.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front tyre slightly misshapen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BV12 VVL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV12 VVL, 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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BV12 VVL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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