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BK12 BYC

2012 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,240 mi
Last recorded136,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Kangoo83,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 136,240 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever travel on caliper not returning to stop

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 124,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever travel on caliper not returning to stop

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,159 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,159 miles

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 104,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 104,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,898 miles

Nearside Front outer road wheel has dent

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 92,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer road wheel has dent

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play may require to attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,003 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively small end split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 86,001 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))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively small end split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,924 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks on sidewalls, inner/outer edges are flat but unable to see cords yet (4.1.E.1)

under trays under vehicle.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 57,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,345 miles

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

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

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

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 BYC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

BK12 BYC is a 2012 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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