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DK61 HDZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,607 mi
Last recorded78,607 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 HDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,607 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 78,580 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,408 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 69,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,774 miles

Nearside Front day running lite n/w

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 2.0 mm * 205/55=16 ** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 42,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day running lite n/w

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip beam low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 2.0 mm * 205/55=16 ** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,128 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 42,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,616 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 28,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 14,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK61 HDZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK61 HDZ, 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 DK61 HDZ registered?

DK61 HDZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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