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HV12 YHR

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,014 mi
Last recorded181,014 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 181,014 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 181,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 169,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 169,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,535 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 157,535 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 145,191 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 134,292 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,345 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,812 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,036 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,605 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,812 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,405 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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HV12 YHR 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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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