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YJ12 KYC

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,372 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,280 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 42,279 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,158 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge of tread

Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres has slight wear to inner edges of the tread

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 KYC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ12 KYC registered?

YJ12 KYC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YJ12 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 KYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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