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MK12 UTB

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,536 mi
Last recorded130,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UTB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 130,536 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 123,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,917 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,439 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 97,439 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,250 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 53,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MK12 UTB is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTB, 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 MK12 UTB registered?

MK12 UTB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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