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LV12 UET

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 UET
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,446 miles

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

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

nearside rear reflector lens and nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,689 miles

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

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,607 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

acceptable repair to nearside mirror

ignition barrel loose

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,840 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,564 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

acceptable damage to nearside rear light lens

high level lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,154 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,154 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,215 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outside edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,891 miles

OSF tyre worn on inside edge 195/65R15T

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

OSF tyre worn on inside edge 195/65R15T

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2016 19,104 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 19,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 14,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LV12 UET 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 73.3%.

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 LV12 UET, 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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LV12 UET is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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