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GK62 VBF

2012 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 VBF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 122,488 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 122,432 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 119,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 117,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail knocking on lock (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's worn, rusted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's worn, rusted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip damaged

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,907 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Aug 2016 32,663 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,969 miles

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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GK62 VBF is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK62 VBF, 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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GK62 VBF is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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