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OY12 HZX

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,282 mi
Last recorded78,282 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 HZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 78,276 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 69,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 69,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,568 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,083 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 58,082 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,045 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,443 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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OY12 HZX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY12 HZX, 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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OY12 HZX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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