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HK62 CYJ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,581 mi
Last recorded116,581 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK62 CYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,581 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 101,280 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,632 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,122 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 81,122 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,430 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,430 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 63,486 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 15 Aug 2020 63,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on insecure plastic under trim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 52,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 44,396 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 37,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,645 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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HK62 CYJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HK62 CYJ, 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 HK62 CYJ registered?

HK62 CYJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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