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RK12 XVS

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,262 miles

n/s front fog lamp damaged not operative

Fail 30 Jan 2025 89,262 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp damaged not operative

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,386 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 79,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Seatbelt starting to fray lightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid slightly loose Hinge slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,905 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside rear position/foglamp unit has standing water inside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 69,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside rear position/foglamp unit has standing water inside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,813 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut in outer side wall

Parking brake only reached 12% passed test on default lockout

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,179 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,179 miles

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,743 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued up (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,293 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,284 miles

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

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)

OSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,854 miles

Advise tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,085 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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RK12 XVS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc 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 RK12 XVS, 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 RK12 XVS registered?

RK12 XVS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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