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FE62 CYL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,449 mi
Last recorded183,449 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 CYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 183,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 156,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts not exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension components showing sign of corrosion

Underneath trays/engine cover insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2023 135,806 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Middle to rear exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts not exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside rear lamp unit slightly insecure not likely to become detached

Rear suspension components showing sign of corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath trays/engine cover insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 109,872 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,127 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,646 miles

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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FE62 CYL 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 FE62 CYL, 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 FE62 CYL registered?

FE62 CYL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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