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DE62 HBA

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,161 mi
Last recorded73,161 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 73,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Door handle broken

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 71,458 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Door handle broken

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,610 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides / Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,573 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides / Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,712 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 63,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,178 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 60,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,358 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 31,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,104 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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DE62 HBA is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE62 HBA, 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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DE62 HBA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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