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KW12 EBU

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 EBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 104,121 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front strut top bush or bearing has wear and play

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,399 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check all rear belts ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 92,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check all rear belts ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,154 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,650 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slight scoring and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective small split causing slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,405 miles

nsf tyre worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,538 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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KW12 EBU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KW12 EBU, 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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KW12 EBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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