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HV12 UWG

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,893 mi
Last recorded138,893 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 138,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 123,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 123,695 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,165 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 114,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 68,558 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Tyre Has Wear On inner & Outer Shoulder/Cuts On Outer Wall

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cracks/Wear on Outer Shoulder

Fail 5 May 2018 68,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Tyre Has Wear On inner & Outer Shoulder/Cuts On Outer Wall

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cracks/Wear on Outer Shoulder

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,163 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,559 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 UWG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

HV12 UWG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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