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NK61 FRD

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,951 mi
Last recorded120,951 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK61 FRD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,086 miles

offside suspension arm corroded

upper brake light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

offside suspension arm corroded

upper brake light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 109,091 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,875 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,997 miles

Both wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,997 miles

Both wipers in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 91t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 95t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 95t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,058 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NK61 FRD 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 NK61 FRD, 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 NK61 FRD registered?

NK61 FRD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is NK61 FRD safe to buy?

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