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VK12 KKA

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,650 mi
Last recorded94,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,650 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 94,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 85,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 76,291 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,471 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted and damaged

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

Offside Front Inner door handle missing

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,471 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted and damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner door handle missing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,720 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 44,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,739 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 37,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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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VK12 KKA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK12 KKA, 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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VK12 KKA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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