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ML12 YRS

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,362 mi
Last recorded232,362 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 232,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 232,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 219,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 205,557 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 199,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 193,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 186,757 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 186,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 181,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes underside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 179,550 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Play in the off side front rack joint

Fail 16 Jul 2019 179,550 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Play in the off side front rack joint

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 175,568 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 175,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 166,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 159,051 miles

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut not exposing cords

Fail 12 May 2016 159,049 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smeering (8.2.2)

Offside Front steering slight play

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut not exposing cords

Pass 19 May 2015 122,272 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 122,227 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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ML12 YRS 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 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 ML12 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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