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LX12 UEY

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,446 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,415 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 87,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 71,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Fail 19 May 2023 71,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 20 May 2022 65,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres have no tread on outer edges advise changing asap and tracking 195/65/15

Fail 20 May 2022 65,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have no tread on outer edges advise changing asap and tracking 195/65/15

Pass 21 May 2021 62,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,317 miles

emissions levels too low to test

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Mirror damage and not fully secure, mirror indicator lens missing.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 56,980 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And Serious worn inner. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15, also serious worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Mirror damage and not fully secure, mirror indicator lens missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cover damaged and not fully secure

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 53,879 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mirror cover damaged and not fully secure

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,983 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UEY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver 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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

LX12 UEY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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