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YJ12 TZL

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,819 mi
Last recorded41,819 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 41,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 17,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,303 miles

Brake fluid is in poor condition

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 36,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 29,297 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear worn

Both rear brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear low

Fail 2 May 2018 29,297 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear worn

Both rear brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear low

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 18,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,012 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 TZL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

YJ12 TZL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ12 TZL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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