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DN61 YKF

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,030 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,121 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both close to limit allowed (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 109,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 106,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 103,099 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 103,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,760 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,926 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 60,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DN61 YKF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN61 YKF, 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 DN61 YKF registered?

DN61 YKF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DN61 YKF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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