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AK12 GBX

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,081 mi
Last recorded142,081 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 142,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,014 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight brake binding both side rear

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,232 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2015 11,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,191 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AK12 GBX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 GBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK12 GBX registered?

AK12 GBX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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