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SP12 RKA

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,830 mi
Last recorded215,830 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RKA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 215,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 209,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2022 201,827 miles

advise o/s n/s front struts corroded also at coil spring seats but not excessive

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Oct 2022 201,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s n/s front struts corroded also at coil spring seats but not excessive

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2021 191,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 191,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 181,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 171,172 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 156,601 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,926 miles

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

brake pipes at rear (near fuel tank) are slightly corroded

exhaust system is slightly corroded but still secure

front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,413 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 RKA is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKA, 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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SP12 RKA is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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