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WK12 WAE

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,964 miles

Both parking brake cables slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 121,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,851 miles

Service due and key battery flat warnings on

Fail 2 Nov 2022 117,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service due and key battery flat warnings on

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald edges, 205/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald edges, 205/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,796 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 109,796 miles

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes injector chuffing (6.2.1 (c) (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))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 96,295 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 25 Apr 2019 96,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Apr 2018 80,690 miles

rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,493 miles

Offside wiper blade split/smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,493 miles

Offside wiper blade split/smearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

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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WK12 WAE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK12 WAE, 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 WK12 WAE registered?

WK12 WAE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WK12 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 WAE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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