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LM12 KCA

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,485 mi
Last recorded146,485 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 KCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 146,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 140,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly damaged but not restricting view

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 140,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly damaged but not restricting view

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 136,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wingmirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and cracking 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and cracking 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,234 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,792 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,675 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

pads and discs done one rear but only one disc fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 59,675 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

pads and discs done one rear but only one disc fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 36,852 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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LM12 KCA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM12 KCA, 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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LM12 KCA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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