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YJ61 RYM

2012 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,340 mi
Last recorded48,340 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 RYM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,340 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,685 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,059 miles

Brake fluid change due?

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 46,059 miles

Brake fluid change due?

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 45,026 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,700 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 39,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,633 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 13,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 12,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,705 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 8,639 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 RYM is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

YJ61 RYM is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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