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YJ12 KWK

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,602 mi
Last recorded47,602 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 KWK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fuel tank damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2025 47,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe from rear of exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fuel tank damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel tank damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,838 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 35,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,343 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,058 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 KWK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

YJ12 KWK is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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