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YJ61 GVV

2012 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 39,919 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 39,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 38,006 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 38,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 36,506 miles

no rear seats fitted / No belts

not standard exhaust fitted. high db levels

Fail 8 Feb 2024 36,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to complete emissions test due to the continual fluctuating of engine revs (poss: caused by oversized exhaust) that's fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

no rear seats fitted / No belts

not standard exhaust fitted. high db levels

Pass 17 Jan 2023 34,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust poor

Fail 11 Feb 2022 31,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 29,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,772 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 28,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,475 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,829 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 GVV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ61 GVV, 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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YJ61 GVV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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