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HW12 BTF

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 BTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 71,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 67,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 61,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 57,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,171 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,147 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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HW12 BTF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW12 BTF, 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 HW12 BTF registered?

HW12 BTF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is HW12 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 BTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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