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SG12 KYB

2012 Renault Megane

Orange Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 KYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,965 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 103,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 100,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake Disc inner face scored

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 100,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake Disc inner face scored

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 96,163 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50zr17-93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50zr17-93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge measured at 3mm 205/50zr17-93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge measured at 3mm 205/50zr17-93w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,083 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,280 miles

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

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 5 Feb 2020 72,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,911 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,142 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 23,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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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SG12 KYB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG12 KYB, 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 SG12 KYB registered?

SG12 KYB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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