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HV12 UVZ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,776 mi
Last recorded112,776 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 112,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BOTH ON INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 108,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 101,449 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2022 92,129 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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face,rusty,lipped,and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges[205/50/zr17]93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,378 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,536 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,408 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVZ, 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 HV12 UVZ registered?

HV12 UVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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