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HV12 CHN

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,670 mi
Last recorded144,670 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 CHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 144,670 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 139,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 139,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,968 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,941 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine around dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emissions not detected

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. 205/55r16 Dot 07/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2022 99,629 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emissions not detected

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. 205/55r16 Dot 07/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2021 89,173 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside mounting / bearing assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Switch defective on stalk (4.1.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Light unit outer lens slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge wear also cracking and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread at 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner from interior mirror

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer tread (205/55r16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished dot code 2113

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre perished dot code 0812

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various small stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 205/55 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 73,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 205/55 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,801 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and has nail in tread

Offside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aeroblade (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and has nail in tread

Offside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CHN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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