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YJ12 TZD

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,420 mi
Last recorded83,420 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 TZD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,857 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 10,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 9,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 8,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 8,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,342 miles

offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,489 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 6,188 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 6,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

YJ12 TZD is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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