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SA12 PCO

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,944 mi
Last recorded136,944 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 PCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,944 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,13 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,

Fail 3 Dec 2025 136,939 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,13 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,835 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

manufacturers undertrays and rear axle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2023 124,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

manufacturers undertrays and rear axle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,219 miles

Manufacturers guards fitted to underside

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,442 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,978 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,100 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,100 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SA12 PCO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SA12 PCO, 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 SA12 PCO registered?

SA12 PCO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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