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DU12 BBV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,918 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 76,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 65,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 62,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2017 51,033 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 43,909 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DU12 BBV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU12 BBV, 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 DU12 BBV registered?

DU12 BBV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DU12 BBV safe to buy?

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