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SJ12 XKX

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,244 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 59,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread detiorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 56,364 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread detiorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 52,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,693 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 48,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,556 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSR 225 50 17. NSR 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (b))

Engine oil low

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,672 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,628 miles

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

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

r/n/s brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,106 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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SJ12 XKX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SJ12 XKX, 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 SJ12 XKX registered?

SJ12 XKX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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