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LX12 YHK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,248 mi
Last recorded136,248 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 136,248 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 135,982 miles

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

Offside Front Very slight play in wheel

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 135,510 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 135,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort in brake rollers (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 133,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,514 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 110,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 100,055 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body shield fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2019 97,466 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body shield fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,435 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,270 miles

both rear tyres perrished side walls and slightly distorted on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,760 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 YHK 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 70.6%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

LX12 YHK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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