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YJ12 KVL

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,093 mi
Last recorded39,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 KVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 37,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 36,360 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,978 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 35,976 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,550 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 35,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 34,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 33,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 31,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 28,109 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 19,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 11,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 5,105 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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YJ12 KVL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue 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 KVL, 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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YJ12 KVL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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