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HM12 MOO

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,391 mi
Last recorded186,391 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM12 MOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 186,391 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 186,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 174,891 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 174,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 161,994 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 161,994 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,327 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 152,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 140,509 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 140,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,441 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round, surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,218 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HM12 MOO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HM12 MOO, 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 HM12 MOO registered?

HM12 MOO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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