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WJ12 CVT

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 CVT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,418 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 131,413 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,922 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 118,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 106,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,918 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 75,234 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 66,840 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 66,837 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 59,669 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 50,469 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE TO CHECK ASAP ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 50,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONTS DIPPED BEAM (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE TO CHECK ASAP ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,039 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint play

Offside Front inner rack joint play

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perishing

slight play o/s/f rack

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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WJ12 CVT is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ12 CVT, 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 WJ12 CVT registered?

WJ12 CVT is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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