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YJ12 TZF

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,272 mi
Last recorded38,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 38,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 34,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 30,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 30,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 26,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 22,834 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,719 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 20,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 17,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Only one (NSR) seat fitted, vehicle has been modified for wheel chair access

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 9,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Only one (NSR) seat fitted, vehicle has been modified for wheel chair access

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 7,436 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 TZF 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 75%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

YJ12 TZF is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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