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SP12 RJV

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,525 mi
Last recorded166,525 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RJV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 166,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 132,112 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 132,104 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 123,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,356 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 114,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm + outer edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,545 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 97,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,250 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,250 miles

Emissions not tested car missfiring (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,800 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 34,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front 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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SP12 RJV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP12 RJV, 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 SP12 RJV registered?

SP12 RJV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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