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PK12 VVA

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,116 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre worn close to legal limit + worn on edges!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 126,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre worn close to legal limit + worn on edges!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF brake disc very worn, very lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush started to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR&OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Already detached from top mounting!!! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF brake disc very worn, very lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush started to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR&OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 95,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,059 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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PK12 VVA is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK12 VVA, 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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PK12 VVA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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