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PJ12 DAY

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 DAY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 84,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,902 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 69,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,711 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 63,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure SILENCER SUPPORT RUBBERS ARE SPLIT AND SILENCER IT HITTING REAR FLOOR (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES AND CRACKED AND PERISHED

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,227 miles

no bonnelli clamps fitted to silencer box/unit secure

rear tyres wearing low/perished

Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,224 miles

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

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

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

no bonnelli clamps fitted to silencer box/unit secure

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres wearing low/perished

Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,974 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside worn edge to approx. 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside worn edge to approx. 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 31,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,953 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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PJ12 DAY is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ12 DAY, 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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PJ12 DAY is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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