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GX12 EKW

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 EKW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 79,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 64,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,034 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 59,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,451 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 49,449 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak bracket (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,014 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working all of them are not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around most jionts on modified exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,516 miles

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

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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GX12 EKW is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GX12 EKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX12 EKW registered?

GX12 EKW is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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