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FY62 XZM

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 122,275 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 122,275 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,958 miles

rear light lens cracked

service due warning on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2025 113,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,142 miles

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

slight damage on nearside rear light unit

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,752 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Fail 14 Aug 2023 97,752 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both sides at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides at rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shockers heavy surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,422 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 89,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 80,897 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,902 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,185 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,200 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,200 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,141 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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FY62 XZM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

FY62 XZM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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