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AK12 GFA

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,655 mi
Last recorded38,655 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,655 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 38,655 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 26,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 23,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 20,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside body damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2022 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside body damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 15,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,408 miles

Off side front tyre side wall scuffed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 10,638 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 10,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 8,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,051 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 GFA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK12 GFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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