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CV12 YZZ

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YZZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 152,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,708 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material opn the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 146,707 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material opn the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 138,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,894 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 134,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,567 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,021 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 128,970 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 127,926 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))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 120,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,763 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 114,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,785 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,484 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,476 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

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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CV12 YZZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV12 YZZ, 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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CV12 YZZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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