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YJ12 KXG

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,823 mi
Last recorded38,823 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 KXG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,823 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 38,823 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 37,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed wheel chair belt frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 36,107 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed By tailgate. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass loose

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,414 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 32,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,657 miles

both front tyres are perishid

Fail 3 Jan 2017 20,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center boxes (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are perishid

Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 16,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,785 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 KXG is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red 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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

YJ12 KXG is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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