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FP12 FJV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 FJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,604 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,831 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 103,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER ***DANGEROUS*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,960 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER SHOULDER

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 98,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,797 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION AND VERY LOW

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,654 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage marked W/ yellow chalk

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,550 miles

Front discs slightly lipped both sides

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,847 miles

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

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

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

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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FP12 FJV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 FP12 FJV, 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 FP12 FJV registered?

FP12 FJV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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