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2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,744 mi
Last recorded135,744 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 CEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,744 miles

All Seat Head Rests Removed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All Seat Head Rests Removed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 130,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin, just acceptable (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected on turn plates ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. almost smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected on turn plates ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 124,380 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin, just acceptable (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected on turn plates ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. almost smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected on turn plates ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 117,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 108,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,186 miles

screen chip

Fail 5 Dec 2019 90,186 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))

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

screen chip

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean for print out

front brake pads appear low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,636 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,636 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,044 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 CEU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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