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HX61 BTU

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX61 BTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,444 miles

offside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,358 miles

vehicle overweight 1918 kg - plated 1771 kg

Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,355 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

service light on

vehicle overweight 1918 kg - plated 1771 kg

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,940 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 88,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,370 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

nearside headlamp casing broken but lamp secure

service light on

Fail 11 Feb 2020 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

nearside headlamp casing broken but lamp secure

service light on

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,586 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,369 miles

both front tyres getting low inner/edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,368 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres getting low inner/edges

front brakes very corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,138 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 54,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,252 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades poor

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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HX61 BTU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX61 BTU, 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 HX61 BTU registered?

HX61 BTU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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