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SM12 UWV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,513 mi
Last recorded116,513 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 UWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,513 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 116,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe powder coating is swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.8mm and edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 105,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe powder coating is swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.8mm and edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,911 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside lower outer sill is damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2023 95,911 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside lower outer sill is damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,107 miles

nearside lower outer sill is distorted/damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,107 miles

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

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

nearside lower outer sill is distorted/damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,022 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,367 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R edge of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F = 1.6mm, O/S/F = 2.8mm, N/S/R = 2.7mm, O/S/R = 2.4mm. also N/S/F & O/S/R tyres, edge of tread worn, n/s/f smooth, (recommend replace all four tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 67,365 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R edge of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F = 1.6mm, O/S/F = 2.8mm, N/S/R = 2.7mm, O/S/R = 2.4mm. also N/S/F & O/S/R tyres, edge of tread worn, n/s/f smooth, (recommend replace all four tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,996 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,459 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,788 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 205/50/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,343 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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SM12 UWV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM12 UWV, 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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SM12 UWV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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