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J4 GWC

2012 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,582 mi
Last recorded55,582 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 55,582 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 55,580 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 51,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 43,465 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 43,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,168 miles

both number plates have objects on but not affecting identification

Pass 30 Dec 2020 40,130 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 40,130 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 38,984 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,015 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 36,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,954 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 35,954 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,063 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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J4 GWC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J4 GWC, 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 J4 GWC registered?

J4 GWC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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