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KU12 VUJ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 78,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 78,739 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,471 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 39,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 36,791 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 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 34,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,928 miles

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

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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KU12 VUJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU12 VUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 VUJ registered?

KU12 VUJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 VUJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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