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HJ12 WEV

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,477 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 120,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,981 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 115,952 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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HJ12 WEV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ12 WEV, 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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What year was HJ12 WEV registered?

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

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