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SE12 CEN

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 CEN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 101,068 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 90,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 90,456 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,666 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,684 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 69,684 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,496 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,965 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,944 miles

advise wear/corrosion on offside rear brake disc

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and cut on tread area

Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise wear/corrosion on offside rear brake disc

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and cut on tread area

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 32,853 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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 a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,938 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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SE12 CEN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE12 CEN, 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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SE12 CEN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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