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LX12 BKU

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,816 mi
Last recorded47,816 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 47,816 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 47,814 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 45,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,584 miles

fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,761 miles

Low Emitter

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,497 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 27,497 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,934 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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LX12 BKU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX12 BKU, 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 LX12 BKU registered?

LX12 BKU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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