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SD12 SXW

2012 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,815 mi
Last recorded227,815 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 SXW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 227,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 227,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 198,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 198,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,764 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play possible in column (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 170,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play possible in column (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,876 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 109,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Clutch Master cylinder leaking brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 79,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 78,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,496 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,905 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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SD12 SXW is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD12 SXW, 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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SD12 SXW is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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