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SJ62 ZKB

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 ZKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,825 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,167 miles

offside front inner door handle missing

Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,167 miles

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

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

offside front inner door handle missing

Pass 31 May 2019 79,743 miles

Steering rack boot rubbing on inner wheel arch (arch insecure)

Fail 31 May 2019 79,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack boot rubbing on inner wheel arch (arch insecure)

Pass 30 May 2018 65,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,955 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,293 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,919 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working led sidelight /daylight runner inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,184 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,184 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SJ62 ZKB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ62 ZKB, 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 SJ62 ZKB registered?

SJ62 ZKB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 ZKB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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