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KU12 VVB

2012 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,227 mi
Last recorded170,227 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 170,227 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner front rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 163,240 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 163,240 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,872 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 158,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 154,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 145,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 144,856 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 120,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,547 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 VVB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

KU12 VVB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is KU12 VVB safe to buy?

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