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YJ61 GWE

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,425 mi
Last recorded35,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 35,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 34,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 32,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 30,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,908 miles

one way valve on servo not working

Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,020 miles

smell of petrol no leak found.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,717 miles

smell of fuel no leak found?

Pass 26 May 2017 21,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 17,655 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 17,654 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,506 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 GWE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

YJ61 GWE is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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