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YJ12 KWM

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,632 mi
Last recorded40,632 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 40,632 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2026 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 22,799 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 22,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,045 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 KWM is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

YJ12 KWM is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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