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ML12 CYO

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,565 mi
Last recorded109,565 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 CYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 104,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,959 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 90,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,159 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,107 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 72,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,877 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 61,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,516 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ALMOST TO LEGAL LIMIT

windscreen wiperrs smearing slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2017 51,516 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ALMOST TO LEGAL LIMIT

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen wiperrs smearing slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,327 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,169 miles

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

N/S/R brake has a slight bind

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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ML12 CYO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ML12 CYO, 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 ML12 CYO registered?

ML12 CYO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ML12 CYO safe to buy?

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