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SE12 CEU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,270 mi
Last recorded149,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 CEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 149,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,153 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2023 105,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,531 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,531 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 63,760 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 May 2021 63,758 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2020 51,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,584 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 39,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,108 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 35,681 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,483 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,483 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 CEU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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