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NU62 UXT

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,464 mi
Last recorded174,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 UXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 174,464 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm worn on inner edge (205/5017) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalyst convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 153,488 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalyst convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 134,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight bind preventing full inspection of wheel bearing

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks have a light misting of oil/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,801 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 75,801 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 71,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,806 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 65,806 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,834 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,834 miles

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

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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NU62 UXT 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 58.8%.

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 NU62 UXT, 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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NU62 UXT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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