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MJ12 GZG

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,772 mi
Last recorded154,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GZG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 154,772 miles

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Jun 2026 154,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2025 151,348 miles

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 10 Jun 2025 151,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure hand brake cable rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,901 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 144,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 19 Jun 2023 144,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2022 139,259 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 brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 9 Jun 2022 139,184 miles

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

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 brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 27 May 2021 133,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 127,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

covers fitted throughout

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,218 miles

Under Trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,486 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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MJ12 GZG is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 MJ12 GZG, 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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MJ12 GZG is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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