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SH61 BXZ

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 BXZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 149,152 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 148,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,360 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 129,030 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Handbrake lever slightly reverse travel

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 129,030 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Handbrake lever slightly reverse travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,311 miles

Clutch slave cylinder slightly leaking of fluilds

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,311 miles

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

Clutch slave cylinder slightly leaking of fluilds

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,322 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 109,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,366 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 92,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,698 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,104 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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SH61 BXZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH61 BXZ, 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 SH61 BXZ registered?

SH61 BXZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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