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JFZ 1897

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 1897
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 111,723 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 111,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,409 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 91,961 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 89,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2020 72,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,161 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,549 miles

Both front brake discs have slight wear to surfaces

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,914 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 28,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall.

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

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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JFZ 1897 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 60%.

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 JFZ 1897, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFZ 1897 registered?

JFZ 1897 is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is JFZ 1897 safe to buy?

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