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HJ12 WGN

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,723 mi
Last recorded128,723 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 128,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,939 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 125,889 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not Fully Secured (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 118,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 118,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside,front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside,pipes between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,734 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure causing damage to the o/s/r tyre inner wall. (1.1.15 (c))

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

+ battery terminal loose

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,459 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,893 miles

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

rivers side tyre wearing on inner edge

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 WGN is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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