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YD12 WHS

2012 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,018 mi
Last recorded194,018 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WHS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 194,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 187,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 177,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 169,587 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 169,587 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 159,149 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 148,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 148,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,215 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 142,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 129,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 129,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 119,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,225 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,202 miles

Oil leak

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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YD12 WHS is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Black 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 YD12 WHS, 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 YD12 WHS registered?

YD12 WHS is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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