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YJ61 GYG

2012 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,108 mi
Last recorded44,108 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 44,108 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2025 44,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,245 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 39,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,224 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 36,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 29,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,844 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 11,482 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 GYG is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

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

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