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DB02 KYL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 KYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,278 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,270 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 95,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,717 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 84,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,616 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 73,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,857 miles

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

both n/s tyres have some cuts

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 60,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both n/s tyres have some cuts

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,523 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,340 miles

Offside offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 11 Dec 2015 33,340 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside rear brake starting to bind

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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DB02 KYL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DB02 KYL, 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 DB02 KYL registered?

DB02 KYL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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