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YJ12 KVV

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,892 mi
Last recorded35,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 35,892 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 35,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 27,525 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 27,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate partially obscured by camera

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 18,658 miles

Fuel filler neck hose slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low - 19%

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

Rear registration plate partially obscured by camera

Fail 5 Aug 2024 18,658 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre manufactured - 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre manufactured - 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre manufactured - 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency low - 19%

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

Rear registration plate partially obscured by camera

Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 11,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 11,505 miles

fuel filler neck hose slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 6,173 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 6,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 5,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 6,540 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 6,540 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2016 4,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 4,974 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,245 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 KVV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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