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CV12 HZB

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,001 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp unit is damaged with water ingress

Offside Front road wheel is slightly damaged on outside edge

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

Rear wiper blade is worn

corrosion over front suspension components

corrosion over rear axle and suspension components

timing belt is over due for change

Fail 1 May 2025 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mountings (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper leaver not fully returning (1.1.15 (e))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes are corroded at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp unit is damaged with water ingress

Offside Front road wheel is slightly damaged on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade is worn

coolant level is low

corrosion over front suspension components

corrosion over rear axle and suspension components

timing belt is over due for change

Pass 3 May 2024 92,481 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 92,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 88,723 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 88,723 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 85,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 85,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 53,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in centre of tyre tread

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,422 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 HZB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZB, 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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CV12 HZB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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