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MJ12 GZH

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,962 mi
Last recorded158,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GZH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 158,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 156,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,224 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 149,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 138,245 miles

Central Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit d p f wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground d p f wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 130,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 120,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,652 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete does not return fully (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 GZH is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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