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MK12 URG

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,426 mi
Last recorded58,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 URG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,426 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 53,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 53,416 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust section completely missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,074 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 45,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 31,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 27,964 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,002 miles

Offside Front tyre cut in outer tyre wall but not exposing cords.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,185 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 11,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front outer shoulders worn

Offside Front outer shoulders worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,815 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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MK12 URG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK12 URG, 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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MK12 URG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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