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SB61 KLS

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 KLS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Fail 3 Nov 2024 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge on 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges on 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2023 116,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge on 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges on 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working jets inop' ............. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively note; handbrake pivot not fully returning.... (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,504 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt totaly split open (joint is dry...) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction of position / indicator and nearside indicator ........... (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside pressure VERY LOW.... (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 81,753 miles

front numer plate faded up.

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Fail 4 May 2018 81,752 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front numer plate faded up.

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 17 May 2017 73,675 miles

o/s/r sill dented

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Fail 12 May 2017 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r sill dented

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 14 May 2016 58,342 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both near side and off side front outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 39,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 37,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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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SB61 KLS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB61 KLS, 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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SB61 KLS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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