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HN12 DPK

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,922 mi
Last recorded184,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 DPK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 184,922 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and rear slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle with flexy combined (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 184,538 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear at axle with flexi combined (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 180,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 168,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 161,238 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 161,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 155,781 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 155,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 151,587 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 151,587 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,797 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 137,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,278 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 114,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,157 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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HN12 DPK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HN12 DPK, 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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HN12 DPK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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