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BK12 BUV

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,731 mi
Last recorded158,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BUV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 158,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material THE ONE THAT HAS FLEXIBLE HOSE ATTACHED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material THE ONE WITH FLEXIBLE HOSE ATTACHED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,064 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 128,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 128,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From centre of vehicle on O/S, leading across to N/S/R caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From centre of vehicle to caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 115,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From centre of vehicle on O/S, leading across to N/S/R caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From centre of vehicle to caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,178 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes leading to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,173 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to caliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes leading to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,215 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 59,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 May 2016 39,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,660 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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BK12 BUV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK12 BUV, 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 BK12 BUV registered?

BK12 BUV is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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