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HV12 YKE

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,581 mi
Last recorded250,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 250,581 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy and play too (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 233,108 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear beam and going up to the front (1.1.11 (c))

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

knock from steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2024 233,108 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 501 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear beam and going up to the front (1.1.11 (c))

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

knock from steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,813 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle bean to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.to rear flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 219,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle bean to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.to rear flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 202,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 189,661 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 182,920 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 182,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 148,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thin on outeredge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 122,991 miles

Exhaust emissions test carried out - Too clean to register

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

Pass 26 May 2017 103,534 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Fail 25 May 2017 103,534 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,287 miles

emissions too clean for print out

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre light not working (stop)

emissions too clean for print out

front brake pads worn approx 80%

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,307 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 YKE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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