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RO12 XUT

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,677 mi
Last recorded100,677 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper linkage worn.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2025 100,677 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades contacting each other in centre of windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Unable to check rear wheel bearing condition due to brakes binding excessively.

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,386 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning stop bulb . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,575 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,961 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,760 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,526 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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RO12 XUT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO12 XUT, 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 RO12 XUT registered?

RO12 XUT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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