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SG12 AVJ

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 AVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 113,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 113,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,849 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,849 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,220 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 105,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,043 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 98,039 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Dec 2021 91,498 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 91,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,260 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 83,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,219 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 77,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 51,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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SG12 AVJ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SG12 AVJ, 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 SG12 AVJ registered?

SG12 AVJ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SG12 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 AVJ shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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