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HV12 YJN

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,307 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,954 miles

Nearside Front Drive sharft oil seal leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive sharft oil seal leaking

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,593 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 91,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,508 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,852 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 69,852 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,585 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 YJN 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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

HV12 YJN is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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