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SM62 MVX

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,991 mi
Last recorded116,991 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 MVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,991 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear + offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 113,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear + offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 104,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 104,662 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,689 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 93,556 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,734 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 65,137 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,070 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,549 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,120 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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SM62 MVX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 MVX, 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 SM62 MVX registered?

SM62 MVX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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