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CV12 HXX

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,075 mi
Last recorded55,075 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock-absorber casings corroded

body damage on vehicle

spanner light on

wiper score mark in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 24 Mar 2026 55,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock-absorber casings corroded

body damage on vehicle

spanner light on

wiper score mark in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,801 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spanner light on

wiper score marks in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,801 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spanner light on

wiper score marks in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,651 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and has plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,680 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear advise offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2022 38,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear advise offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 33,473 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 33,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 28,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,886 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,063 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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CV12 HXX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CV12 HXX, 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 CV12 HXX registered?

CV12 HXX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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