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MV12 KTO

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,420 mi
Last recorded135,420 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 KTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 135,420 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 135,420 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,126 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 119,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,883 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 109,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,728 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,728 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,183 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MV12 KTO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV12 KTO, 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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MV12 KTO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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