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SY12 LFX

2012 Renault Kangoo

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,272 mi
Last recorded210,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 LFX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 210,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 207,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 205,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 204,344 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 185,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on front brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 185,683 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on front brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 170,249 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 170,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 152,489 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 152,489 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 132,742 miles

Front slight unbalance in front brakes

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 114,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,573 miles

Nearside Rear 2 baby seats fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,315 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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SY12 LFX is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY12 LFX, 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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SY12 LFX is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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