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SO62 HCG

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,886 mi
Last recorded147,886 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 147,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 147,886 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 139,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 139,497 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2024 139,457 miles

Position lamp not working not factory fit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 133,187 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 127,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 127,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,841 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 110,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,110 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LED dual function lamp, DTRL, also not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only evident loaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,946 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 66,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,339 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 53,334 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,708 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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SO62 HCG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 SO62 HCG, 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 SO62 HCG registered?

SO62 HCG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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