CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ12 TZZ

2012 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,730 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are different aspect ratio 70 series not 65 as front tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 41,502 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 boxes holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 37,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 33,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,846 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 30,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres splitting on treads dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 27,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2018 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,251 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 18,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,202 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ12 TZZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZZ, 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

How do I check the history of YJ12 TZZ?

You can check the full history of YJ12 TZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ12 TZZ registered?

YJ12 TZZ is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is YJ12 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 TZZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ12 TZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ12 TZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.