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FG62 PKJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,604 mi
Last recorded123,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 PKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,701 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 112,701 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,796 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,687 miles

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,440 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres under inflated.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,911 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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FG62 PKJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG62 PKJ, 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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FG62 PKJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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