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NK12 FYJ

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,557 mi
Last recorded29,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 FYJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 29,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 29,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 28,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 28,222 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,151 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 25,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 21,847 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,911 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 17,911 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated gaitor insecure. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 14,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FYJ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

NK12 FYJ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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