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HN62 VSE

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 VSE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,432 miles

Drivers door check strap worn.

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

Nearside Rear handbrake stop lever not returning fully when released.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 132,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drivers door check strap worn.

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

Nearside Rear handbrake stop lever not returning fully when released.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 127,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

Service light on.

Fail 7 Mar 2024 127,883 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new clip required - boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

Service light on.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 123,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,390 miles

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

Fuel light on.

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,390 miles

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

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

Fuel light on.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,805 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 112,805 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,167 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,358 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 35,355 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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HN62 VSE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN62 VSE, 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 HN62 VSE registered?

HN62 VSE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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