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HV12 BZX

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,582 mi
Last recorded126,582 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 BZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 126,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 117,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 105,089 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated fault with parking brake (o/s/r) (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to open fuel cap door.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 96,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to open fuel cap door.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 79,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,274 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,994 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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HV12 BZX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV12 BZX, 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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HV12 BZX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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