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GX12 ELC

2012 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,097 mi
Last recorded61,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,097 miles

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

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

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 1 Jun 2026 61,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 19 May 2025 53,249 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight water present

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 43,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 32,768 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 18,261 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 18,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4tyres badly cracking/perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2020 18,175 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4tyres badly cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 16,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 9,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 3,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,742 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view o s door mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 3,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ELC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ELC, 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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GX12 ELC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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