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KU62 ZXO

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,316 mi
Last recorded159,316 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 ZXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 159,316 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Front Upper interior mirror glass fading

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

Offside Rear damper corroding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate/loose

Fail 4 Oct 2024 159,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides/worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Front Upper interior mirror glass fading

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

Offside Rear damper corroding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate/loose

Pass 2 Oct 2023 145,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 145,454 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lights dim

Fail 26 Sep 2022 131,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lights dim

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,414 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,414 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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre badly worn inner edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre badly worn outer edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 102,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,324 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,958 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 43,957 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,703 miles

Nearside 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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KU62 ZXO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KU62 ZXO, 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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KU62 ZXO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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