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YJ12 KVR

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 KVR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 51,930 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 51,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,054 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 23,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 12,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 5,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 5,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 5,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 5,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Nearside body damaged

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Rear wheel chair seat belt damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2016 4,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 2,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,112 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 KVR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ12 KVR registered?

YJ12 KVR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ12 KVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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