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FY62 XZK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,090 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 108,064 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,677 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 91,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 91,669 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre outer edges are wearing thin ()

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

emission too clean to detect

Fail 30 Dec 2019 80,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre outer edges are wearing thin ()

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

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

emission too clean to detect

Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,317 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Rear TYRE PUNCTURED-MARKED YELLOW (205 55 16 94W)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNT

Fail 4 Dec 2017 54,317 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE PUNCTURED-MARKED YELLOW (205 55 16 94W)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNT

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 31,355 miles

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

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

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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FY62 XZK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FY62 XZK, 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 FY62 XZK registered?

FY62 XZK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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