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ST12 AVE

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,920 mi
Last recorded143,920 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 AVE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 143,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,525 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction glass missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,697 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 128,696 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,251 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 122,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 11 Feb 2019 102,930 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,927 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,820 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,192 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 58,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,130 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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ST12 AVE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White 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 ST12 AVE, 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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ST12 AVE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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