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YJ61 GVU

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,978 mi
Last recorded44,978 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GVU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 44,978 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 44,978 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general condition of the suspension slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 40,616 miles

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

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

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

(strong advise))nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge and has nail in recommend replacement

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general condition of the suspension slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,599 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,137 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,824 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 25,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,230 miles

rear seats removed, & modified to disabled specification

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,581 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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YJ61 GVU 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 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 YJ61 GVU, 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 YJ61 GVU registered?

YJ61 GVU is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is YJ61 GVU safe to buy?

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