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SJ12 XLH

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,661 mi
Last recorded190,661 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XLH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 190,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 190,661 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 186,102 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 186,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement On brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 172,456 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 172,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe at caliper and flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rigid pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe at caliper and flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2018 147,728 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 rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2017 134,452 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 134,452 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported floor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 112,920 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,039 miles

offside rear tyre wear on outeredge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,034 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre wear on outeredge

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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SJ12 XLH is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLH, 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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SJ12 XLH is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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