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HV12 EXP

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 144,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 144,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,072 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,013 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,688 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under trays fitted

roadside camera on screen

Fail 6 Jan 2020 110,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under trays fitted

roadside camera on screen

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,619 miles

Nearside Front Wiper split

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,702 miles

crack in n/s/ of screen not in zones

front tyres 3/3+mm and balding inner and outer

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,899 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,239 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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 EXP is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV12 EXP, 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 HV12 EXP registered?

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

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