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WK12 VZR

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 161,233 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 161,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 150,050 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion - across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 150,039 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 on 1.8 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion - across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,853 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 133,850 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front brake slight bind

wipers smearing /split

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,757 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,766 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn through

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,221 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,503 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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WK12 VZR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WK12 VZR, 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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WK12 VZR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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