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HJ62 UMY

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 UMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 72,673 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,122 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 68,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 57,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth smooth on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth smooth on both edges.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth low on both edges.

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth low on outer edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,371 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))

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 51,369 miles

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

Front Inner 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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 23 Nov 2020 46,096 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 35,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,665 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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HJ62 UMY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ62 UMY, 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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HJ62 UMY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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