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KW12 GXB

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,637 mi
Last recorded62,637 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 GXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,637 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,357 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,987 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 45,985 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and getting close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,392 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,361 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 32,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,241 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,882 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 GXB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,397cc 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 KW12 GXB, 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 KW12 GXB registered?

KW12 GXB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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