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YJ12 EKB

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,033 mi
Last recorded37,033 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 EKB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,033 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 37,033 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 32,558 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 32,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 26,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 11,911 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 11,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,748 miles

front wipers split on ends

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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YJ12 EKB is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ12 EKB, 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 YJ12 EKB registered?

YJ12 EKB is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ12 EKB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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