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ML12 XFK

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XFK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,741 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 146,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 137,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside pads are twice as thick. Possible caliper or handbrake cable issue as the handbrake armature is off the stop arm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Mounting point corroded. The other three mounting bolts are fully secure though. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edge. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 137,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside pads are twice as thick. Possible caliper or handbrake cable issue as the handbrake armature is off the stop arm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Mounting point corroded. The other three mounting bolts are fully secure though. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edge. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 137,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor carpet loose and close to interfering with pedals

Pass 25 Jul 2023 128,896 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable split and corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 128,884 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings **dangerous** (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable split and corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,564 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 119,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 15 Jul 2021 109,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 101,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,575 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 70,514 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 70,512 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front torn also (8.2.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 50,297 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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ML12 XFK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML12 XFK, 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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ML12 XFK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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