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KN12 LSZ

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,977 mi
Last recorded170,977 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 LSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 170,977 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 170,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,779 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 138,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,806 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 88,793 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,084 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 76,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed center (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed center (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,037 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 42,037 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,071 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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KN12 LSZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN12 LSZ, 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 KN12 LSZ registered?

KN12 LSZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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