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LM12 KDU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,717 mi
Last recorded95,717 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 KDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,717 miles

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end bits corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to open

n/s/r inner position light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2025 95,678 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end bits corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet difficult to open

front tyre treads cracking

n/s/r inner position light not working

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end bits corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r inner position light not working

rear brake discs inner surfaces delaminating

Fail 16 Jan 2025 93,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end bits corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r inner position light not working

rear brake discs inner surfaces delaminating

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,980 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 81,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,053 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,008 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 69,008 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,588 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

knocking noise from suspension at nsf

Fail 12 Jan 2019 67,588 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

knocking noise from suspension at nsf

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,665 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,996 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,691 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 KDU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KDU, 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 LM12 KDU registered?

LM12 KDU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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