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MT12 GXZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 GXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,711 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 115,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,295 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 103,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 97,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,101 miles

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Fail 22 Feb 2022 92,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,358 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on the edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,417 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror held on by tape

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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MT12 GXZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT12 GXZ, 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 MT12 GXZ registered?

MT12 GXZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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