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DE12 MXU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,657 mi
Last recorded46,657 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

RegistrationDE12 MXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,626 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 35,289 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,715 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 26,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 17,290 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,897 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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DE12 MXU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 MXU, 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 DE12 MXU registered?

DE12 MXU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DE12 MXU safe to buy?

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