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CU12 GKC

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,199 mi
Last recorded26,199 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 GKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 26,199 miles

Been rust proofed.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Both front shocks very rusty.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,957 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both,where attached to hubs very corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,791 miles

High level of surface corrosion throughout underside of car,including suspension.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 25,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,069 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 24,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,520 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 32,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 19,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,978 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 11,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU12 GKC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,390cc 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 CU12 GKC, 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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CU12 GKC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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