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NL12 UPX

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,789 mi
Last recorded187,789 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UPX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 187,789 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 179,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 179,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 179,835 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2023 172,653 miles

Offside Front wing mirror is damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split round small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 159,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split round small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,799 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2019 128,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb not fitted correctly (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,973 miles

Offside Front windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,325 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,771 miles

Both rear wheels bind slightly when rotated by hand

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front & rear tyres have tight cords

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Vehicles internal switch moved to re check lights

Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear wheels bind slightly when rotated by hand

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front & rear tyres have tight cords

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Vehicles internal switch moved to re check lights

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NL12 UPX is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 NL12 UPX, 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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NL12 UPX is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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