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MV62 XJK

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 XJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 110,884 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake only met minimum requirements

Fail 1 Oct 2025 110,884 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake only met minimum requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 104,065 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 89,118 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,754 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,235 miles

service light on

Fail 9 Sep 2020 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

service light on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 64,805 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,351 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 56,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,325 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,164 miles

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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MV62 XJK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV62 XJK, 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 MV62 XJK registered?

MV62 XJK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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