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BJ12 AVL

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 147,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps cloudy .......

both rear tyres worn edges .......

play in o/s/f lower ball joint .......

Pass 12 Oct 2024 144,418 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 144,418 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2023 136,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 121,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defective bulb - llb472 / H4 fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,666 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 109,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,511 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pedal rubber anti slip provision start ing to wear

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,350 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,370 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BJ12 AVL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ12 AVL, 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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BJ12 AVL is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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