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SH12 ZZM

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,939 mi
Last recorded137,939 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 ZZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 137,939 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 124,872 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 124,872 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,104 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 113,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 102,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 91,186 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf inner brake disc has a lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 89,980 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf inner brake disc has a lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,422 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,850 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZZM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZZM, 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 SH12 ZZM registered?

SH12 ZZM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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