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YH61 VWB

2012 Renault Kangoo

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VWB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 92,844 miles

N/s & o/s rear shock absorbers dust covers loose.

Fail 30 Apr 2025 92,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

N/s & o/s rear shock absorbers dust covers loose.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 65,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 51,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YH61 VWB is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH61 VWB, 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 YH61 VWB registered?

YH61 VWB is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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