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SA12 PKC

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,028 mi
Last recorded55,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 PKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,564 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 49,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,077 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 46,077 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 38,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 36,299 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and tread getting low.205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear parts of brake pipe system.Corroded where it connects too rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,685 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 PKC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

Is SA12 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 PKC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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