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YJ12 KZB

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,442 mi
Last recorded62,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 KZB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 59,689 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 59,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 48,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 36,588 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 22,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,651 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 19,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 19,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 13,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 9,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,637 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 7,637 miles

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 6,123 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 KZB is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 KZB, 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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YJ12 KZB is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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