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YJ12 KVA

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,896 mi
Last recorded73,896 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,896 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 73,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,318 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,889 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,322 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,322 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 58,153 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,376 miles

vehicle and controls modified for mobility and wheel chair access

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KVA is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KVA, 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 KVA registered?

YJ12 KVA is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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