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LU57 VET

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU57 VET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,244 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 63,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 62,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Original tyre (2012) heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,301 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield (central) insecure but not likely to fall off

exhaust system, both rear shockers surface rust

Fail 21 Dec 2020 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield (central) insecure but not likely to fall off

exhaust system, both rear shockers surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,914 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 42,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 33,265 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 33,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp beam deflector damaged inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,403 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 26,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,140 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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LU57 VET is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LU57 VET, 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 LU57 VET registered?

LU57 VET is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for LU57 VET shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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