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NK12 BUO

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 BUO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 52,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 52,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 45,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 41,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,194 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 34,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 33,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and scrubbed off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 13,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and feathering inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 6,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 4,174 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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NK12 BUO is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NK12 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK12 BUO registered?

NK12 BUO is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is NK12 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK12 BUO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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