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ML12 XFV

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,392 mi
Last recorded121,392 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,392 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 121,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 119,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 116,949 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,919 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 116,917 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,441 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 116,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot gaiter insecure

Pass 22 May 2017 101,044 miles

centre brake light not working

odd springs fitted to rear

Fail 22 May 2017 101,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

centre brake light not working

odd springs fitted to rear

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,875 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 84,875 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes covered in protective wax

Pass 6 May 2015 58,007 miles

brake pipes covered in protective wax

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 XFV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XFV, 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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What year was ML12 XFV registered?

ML12 XFV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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