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MA12 XTB

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XTB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 115,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 115,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,343 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 107,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,172 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 99,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 83,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

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

Offside Front tyre 3-4mm

under trat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,752 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,604 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 61,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,892 miles

Nearside side repeater lens broken

both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 23 Jun 2017 46,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,292 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 37,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MA12 XTB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA12 XTB, 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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MA12 XTB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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