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VE12 FFD

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 FFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 142,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damage to n/s sill-not within a prescribed area

Fail 29 Nov 2025 142,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

damage to n/s sill-not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,216 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,058 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,463 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,877 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

osf shocker dust cover split

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE12 FFD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE12 FFD, 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 VE12 FFD registered?

VE12 FFD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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