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YH12 HFC

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HFC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 139,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 139,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 125,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Washers seem weak

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 125,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Washers seem weak

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,881 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 117,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,655 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,892 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 90,892 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2019 68,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2018 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

service light is on

Pass 2 May 2017 30,707 miles

Offside Rear Perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,842 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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YH12 HFC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH12 HFC, 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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YH12 HFC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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