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LY12 FNN

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,559 mi
Last recorded105,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 FNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 104,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 98,579 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,583 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in some areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR and OSR shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,425 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF both have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing hard on inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR have slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR and OSR casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,876 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,467 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 73,466 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,484 miles

Central high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,238 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,505 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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LY12 FNN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNN, 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 FNN registered?

LY12 FNN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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