2012 Renault Kangoo · 11,323 MOT tests
2012 Renault Kangoo reliability
2012 Renault Kangoos fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Kangoo years (11,323 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 48.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 105,421
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,323
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.9% of tests fail here (282% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.8%
- Suspension18.1%
- Brakes16%
- Body, chassis and structure13.5%
- Steering9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
- Tyres8.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.75%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.41%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.24%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 6.46%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.05%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.26%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.92%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2012 Renault Kangoos fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Kangoo years (11,323 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.75% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.41% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Renault Kangoo shows 105,421 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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