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ML62 YYW

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,030 mi
Last recorded139,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 YYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 139,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Fail 6 Jan 2026 139,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,619 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 126,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,014 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front Horn only just met requirement.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp fixing bracket broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Foglamp not working.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2024 116,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front Horn only just met requirement.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp fixing bracket broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Foglamp not working.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,733 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 79,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

emissions to clean to register

Fail 27 Dec 2018 79,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

emissions to clean to register

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,753 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emission to clean to register test

front headlamp o/s & n/s side light bulbs not working but led position lamps under headlamp are.

horn poor sound emitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,789 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,833 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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ML62 YYW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML62 YYW, 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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ML62 YYW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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