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SA12 PCX

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 PCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 104,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,286 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 89,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 57,916 miles

Brake Fluid Dirty

N/S Handbrake Cable Hanging Low (Cable Clip Broken)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edge + Small Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Shock Absorber Boot Split

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Sticker Residue (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edge + Small Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 57,916 miles

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

Brake Fluid Dirty

N/S Handbrake Cable Hanging Low (Cable Clip Broken)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edge + Small Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Shock Absorber Boot Split

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Sticker Residue (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edge + Small Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 33,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,902 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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SA12 PCX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA12 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

SA12 PCX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SA12 PCX safe to buy?

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