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PY61 DXT

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DXT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 125,218 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,172 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside middle to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge bald (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,541 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 91,540 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 22 Jan 2021 81,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,456 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,707 miles

front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,527 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,909 miles

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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PY61 DXT is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PY61 DXT, 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 PY61 DXT registered?

PY61 DXT is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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The MOT history for PY61 DXT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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