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YJ12 KXR

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,836 mi
Last recorded35,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 35,527 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 35,517 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 33,874 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 33,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 32,709 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 30,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 26,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,740 miles

Exhaust system very rusty.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,440 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 KXR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

YJ12 KXR is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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