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PK12 YZH

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 YZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,933 miles

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 13 Nov 2023 87,336 miles

Interior mirror deteriating slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped by wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Broken on corner (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped by wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Bead of alloy wheel damaged and slightly buckled

Fail 7 Nov 2023 87,192 miles

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

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

Interior mirror deteriating slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped by wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Broken on corner (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped by wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Bead of alloy wheel damaged and slightly buckled

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,075 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 71,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,643 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 56,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

front wipers smeary

Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front wipers smeary

Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,600 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure Outer. (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,517 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 YZH is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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