CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ12 MVW

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,732 mi
Last recorded160,732 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 MVW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 160,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Mar 2026 160,705 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

reverse lamp operational on n/s/r only

Fail 19 Mar 2025 158,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

reverse lamp operational on n/s/r only

Pass 8 Mar 2024 154,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight clicking noise from inner drive shaft joint

Fail 29 Feb 2024 154,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in centre tread and tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight clicking noise from inner drive shaft joint

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 151,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both inn er and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 147,698 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at rear axle slightly pitted and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 147,698 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at rear axle slightly pitted and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 144,896 miles

Rear both metal brake pipes slightly pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 144,874 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear both metal brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,352 miles

Rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted both nearside and offside

Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,348 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section part broken and missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted both nearside and offside

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,678 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 133,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,226 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 128,222 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner treads worn below limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 118,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,773 miles

Emission results low ,no printout.

Offside front and offside rear tyres beginning to crack.

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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ12 MVW is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ12 MVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ12 MVW?

You can check the full history of SJ12 MVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ12 MVW registered?

SJ12 MVW is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is SJ12 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 MVW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ12 MVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ12 MVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.