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MK12 MZD

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 81,066 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 81,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,965 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 68,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,709 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front, both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,937 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 41,937 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,289 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2019 29,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 18,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,940 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MZD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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