2012 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · LS12 FNH

The 2012 Renault Kangoo presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT pass recorded on 27 February 2024 at 160,614 miles. That test followed a same-day failure for two inoperative rear registration plate lamps, which were evidently rectified immediately. The pass itself carried four advisories, indicating the vehicle is being kept on the road but with a steady accumulation of minor wear items rather than any single critical defect. The overall trend is one of managed deterioration rather than neglect. Mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the February 2022 test at 151,307 miles and February 2023 at 157,182 miles, the van covered 5,875 miles in twelve months. The jump to 160,614 miles by February 2024 adds a further 3,432 miles over the same period, confirming a slight reduction in annual use. At roughly 11,500 miles per year across its fourteen-year life, the van sits squarely within typical commercial usage. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or implausible drops in the record. The advisory history reveals a pattern of cosmetic and consumable wear rather than structural concern. Both front anti-roll bar pins or bushes were flagged as worn in February 2024, a common wear item on high-mileage vans that can clunk over rough surfaces if left unaddressed. All four tyres were noted as cracking or perishing at the same test, alongside both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, suggesting a set of aged rubber that will need replacement regardless of remaining tread. The February 2023 failure recorded an engine management lamp fault and an SRS warning lamp, both of which cleared by the retest, though a buyer should verify no intermittent fault codes remain stored. The February 2022 advisory for a deteriorated nearside front CV joint boot is worth inspecting in person, as a split boot leads to grease loss and joint failure if not already replaced. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links, checking for play or deterioration beyond the advisory threshold. Examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking and confirm the date codes, as perished rubber is a genuine MOT risk regardless of tread depth. Inspect the front brake pads and discs, given the 2022 advisory about thin pads, and verify the CV joint boots are intact and free of grease splatter. The windscreen damage noted in 2023 should be checked to confirm it has not spread into the driver's line of sight. Finally, scan for fault codes to confirm the engine and SRS systems are fully clear, as intermittent electrical faults on older Renaults can resurface without warning.