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HV12 EWN

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,695 mi
Last recorded132,695 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EWN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 116,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak at front of system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,052 miles

195/65/15 X,,SPANNER DASH,,((0.50)),

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 112,052 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

195/65/15 X,,SPANNER DASH,,((0.50)),

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,870 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,258 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,258 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end( ball joint)excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,566 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,731 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,983 miles

Nearside 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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HV12 EWN 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 HV12 EWN, 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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HV12 EWN is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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