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AY12 ZWV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,047 mi
Last recorded139,047 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 139,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edges and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , near limit and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 138,551 miles

Front Position lamp not working both not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edges and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges , near limit and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and n/s/r has signs of overheating - not binding when tested (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 127,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and n/s/r has signs of overheating - not binding when tested (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,480 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,054 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,689 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,058 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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AY12 ZWV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY12 ZWV, 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 AY12 ZWV registered?

AY12 ZWV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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