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WU12 HFS

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,288 mi
Last recorded162,288 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 162,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 155,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 155,462 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant level low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,398 miles

front brake discs worn/ lip on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 134,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn o/s/f (2.5.C.2c)

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on front (8.2.1b)

front brake discs worn/ lip on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,528 miles

front discs worn/ lip on edges

n/s/f inner pads wearing low

Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,528 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/j cover split (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/j cover split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

front discs worn/ lip on edges

n/s/f inner pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,345 miles

front discs slightly worn/li[p on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,345 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f top droplink ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn o/s/f (2.4.G.4d)

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f aim high, imagae not clear (1.8)

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn/li[p on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,502 miles

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

rear (top) stoplamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear (top) stoplamp not working

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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WU12 HFS is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WU12 HFS, 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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WU12 HFS is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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