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HJ12 WEH

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,308 mi
Last recorded126,308 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 WEH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,308 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 126,305 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 119,885 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 113,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 113,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,252 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 107,252 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,780 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 101,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,325 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,429 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,428 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,493 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,939 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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HJ12 WEH is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ12 WEH, 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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HJ12 WEH is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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