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MA12 YKL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,452 mi
Last recorded236,452 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 YKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 236,452 miles

Brake fluid appears to be cloudy

DRLs damaged & not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake effort down

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both perished and cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 236,452 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid appears to be cloudy

DRLs damaged & not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum sticks close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Underside plastics insecure

Nearside Parking brake effort down

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping in tread indicating failing structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both perished and cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 201,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 171,702 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 171,702 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 145,965 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2020 145,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust centre heat sheild hanging down

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,995 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm 205/55r16

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm 205/55r16

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,593 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,563 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 34,563 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,648 miles

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

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 YKL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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