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MW12 FJK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,718 mi
Last recorded92,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 FJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 92,701 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,434 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 145,521 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,684 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 34,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MW12 FJK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW12 FJK, 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 MW12 FJK registered?

MW12 FJK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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