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BV62 MPY

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

225,544 mi
Last recorded225,544 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 MPY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 225,544 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 219,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 219,356 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 216,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 203,661 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 203,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 196,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 188,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot poor condition

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

rear coil springs odd

Fail 15 Sep 2020 188,463 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot poor condition

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

rear coil springs odd

Pass 13 Sep 2019 171,100 miles

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 wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 139,702 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,883 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PLUS AIM NOT CHEXKED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (3.7.B.5b)

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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BV62 MPY is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV62 MPY, 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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BV62 MPY is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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