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MF12 GPE

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 GPE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 77,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 75,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,102 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 68,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,029 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,213 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 6,896 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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MF12 GPE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF12 GPE, 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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MF12 GPE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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