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NK12 CUV

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,335 mi
Last recorded45,335 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,335 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 45,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 43,360 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 43,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 42,217 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,420 miles

Front suspension heavy surface rust

Vehicle converted to disability only n/s/r seat fitted at back

Fail 28 Sep 2020 35,418 miles

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

Front suspension heavy surface rust

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

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

Vehicle converted to disability only n/s/r seat fitted at back

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,576 miles

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

front suspension corroded all over

Fail 20 Sep 2019 34,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv leaking small amount of grease

front suspension corroded all over

vehicle mobility

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear coil springs are not a matched pair

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,616 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

centre section brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2016 25,616 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

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

centre section brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 20,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,697 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 15,558 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 CUV 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 64.7%.

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 NK12 CUV, 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 NK12 CUV registered?

NK12 CUV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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