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DN12 FVF

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,796 mi
Last recorded128,796 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 119,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,657 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,283 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,232 miles

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2016 75,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge, almost to cords, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge, almost to cords, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DN12 FVF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN12 FVF, 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 DN12 FVF registered?

DN12 FVF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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The MOT history for DN12 FVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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