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SH12 XSK

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,426 mi
Last recorded163,426 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XSK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 163,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 163,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 149,585 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 149,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture and nearside front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise engine oil leaks

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 137,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise engine oil leaks

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,239 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded inner side

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 126,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear and both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Wheel bearing rough when rotated and nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise both front brake discs corroded inner side

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 113,360 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

advise offside and nearside front brake and offside and nearside rear pipes corroded

advise oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2020 113,360 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

advise offside and nearside front brake and offside and nearside rear pipes corroded

advise offside front ball joint worn

advise oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,582 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise rear brake pipes across rear axil corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

advise engine oil leak

advise rear brake pipes across rear axil corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 96,247 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,926 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,926 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,320 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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SH12 XSK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SH12 XSK, 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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SH12 XSK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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