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ND12 MLX

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,278 mi
Last recorded185,278 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 185,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 184,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 181,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 173,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 173,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 167,548 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2020 167,548 miles

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 164,893 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 164,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,441 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 136,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,678 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,486 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,162 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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ND12 MLX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ND12 MLX, 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 ND12 MLX registered?

ND12 MLX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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