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MK12 EKL

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 EKL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 133,410 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 133,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,118 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 119,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Arm inner rear bolt/fitting is insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.65.15.H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroding on their inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driveshaft inner support bearing has slight play and noise

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 1.8mm/ legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 1.8mm/ legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Pass 4 May 2018 84,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,314 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,010 miles

Clean emissions, no readout possible

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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MK12 EKL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK12 EKL, 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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MK12 EKL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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