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LY12 FNK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,280 mi
Last recorded155,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 FNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 140,299 miles
Fail 19 May 2024
Pass 17 May 2023 132,233 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 132,233 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 120,414 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 120,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 76,773 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 76,382 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,288 miles

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

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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LY12 FNK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY12 FNK, 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 LY12 FNK registered?

LY12 FNK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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The MOT history for LY12 FNK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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