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YJ12 KWD

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 KWD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 30,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,673 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material including brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/65 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wing/bumper corner damaged slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material including brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various component's under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (195/65 R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded around coil spring seat.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe and flex hose, complete section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 27,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Rear inner most bolt needs to be resecured. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge (195/65 R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded around coil spring seat.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe and flex hose, complete section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (195/65 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 26,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (195/65 15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 25,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 14,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,622 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 KWD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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