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DS12 MMK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,835 mi
Last recorded149,835 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 MMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,835 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 149,835 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,226 miles

Central Front Lower both front fog lights not working

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 135,115 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower both front fog lights not working

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled in several places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled in several places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 135,114 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower both front fog lights not working

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled in several places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled in several places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 131,804 miles

Central Front both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 131,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,235 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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

both front fog lights not working

Fail 20 Mar 2021 128,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front fog lights not working

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2020 124,706 miles

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

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

rear discs and pads corroded and worn

Pass 14 Apr 2019 121,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 115,038 miles

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

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

slight judder front brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,999 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance fog lamp (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,991 miles

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

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)

unable to access n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,959 miles

N/S/F fog light cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2015 87,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F fog light cracked

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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DS12 MMK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DS12 MMK, 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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DS12 MMK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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