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LV61 PFZ

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,556 mi
Last recorded137,556 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 PFZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 137,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside 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 1 Apr 2025 130,078 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,839 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,836 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,802 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside outer sill, seat belt prescribed area, distorted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 98,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside outer sill, seat belt prescribed area, distorted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,944 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,924 miles

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

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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LV61 PFZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV61 PFZ, 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 LV61 PFZ registered?

LV61 PFZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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