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YJ12 KWA

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 34,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,818 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 23,818 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 19,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,264 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 13,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 7,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall poor

Offside Front tyre outer side wall poor

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 6,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall poor

Offside Front tyre outer side wall poor

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 4,536 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 4,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,467 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 KWA 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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

YJ12 KWA is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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