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HV12 YKD

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 106,208 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Small split in wiper blade

Fail 25 Feb 2026 106,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,486 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 97,486 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,344 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside inner CV gaiter perished

Fail 15 Feb 2024 91,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick signs of overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

offside inner CV gaiter perished

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Rear coil springs of differing strengths fitted to rear axle, osr coil fits poorly on locating posts

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,064 miles

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

Rear coil springs of differing strengths fitted to rear axle, osr coil fits poorly on locating posts

Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear coil springs of differing strengths fitted to rear axle, osr coil fits poorly on locating posts

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,848 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Low on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,405 miles

Emissions tested but too clean to register

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,634 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 21,634 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 17,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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