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LX12 UEJ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 120,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,056 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,026 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 90,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,673 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,672 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,665 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when suspension hanging

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,728 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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LX12 UEJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX12 UEJ, 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 LX12 UEJ registered?

LX12 UEJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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