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DK05 LOU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,509 mi
Last recorded55,509 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 LOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 55,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,266 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 46,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 41,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,330 miles

Rear Tyre close to ten years old x2 (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 33,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre close to ten years old x2 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,240 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2019 27,821 miles

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear bumper cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 23,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,578 miles

2 front tyres are cut but not to cords and nsf tyre worn to 3.2mm

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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DK05 LOU 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 66.7%.

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 DK05 LOU, 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 DK05 LOU registered?

DK05 LOU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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