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SH12 YFE

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 123,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Heatshield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 100,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,151 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,159 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre punctured 205 55 16

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and under 3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured 205 55 16

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

Offside Front DRL bulb inop

Offside Front Door check strap severely deteriorated and worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn and showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 15 Apr 2022 84,157 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to no oil in car (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre punctured 205 55 16

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and under 3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured 205 55 16

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

No engine oil on dipstick

Offside Front DRL bulb inop

Offside Front Door check strap severely deteriorated and worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn and showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Wipers not tested

Pass 10 Apr 2021 73,013 miles

Drivers door check strap deteriorated

Engine oil level low

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint bearings worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service warning lamp on

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Apr 2021 73,013 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door check strap deteriorated

Engine oil level low

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint bearings worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service warning lamp on

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Mar 2020 61,766 miles

Drivers door check strap deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front constant velocity joint bearings worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service warning lamp on

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Mar 2020 61,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front windscreen wipers not tested

Drivers door check strap deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front constant velocity joint bearings worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service warning lamp on

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 54,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,734 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,240 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 aero blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut on outer sidewall 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on shoulder and also worn heavily on outside edge 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outside edge 205/55/16

Fail 11 Apr 2016 31,325 miles

Offside 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 has minor cut on outer sidewall 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on shoulder and also worn heavily on outside edge 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outside edge 205/55/16

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,626 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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SH12 YFE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SH12 YFE, 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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SH12 YFE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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