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BJ61 XUT

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XUT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,149 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 115,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 107,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 104,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2022 92,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,305 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,574 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 81,572 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,572 miles

Osf inner cv boot small cut in boot

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ61 XUT is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BJ61 XUT, 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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BJ61 XUT is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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