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WN61 YEK

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,591 mi
Last recorded175,591 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 YEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 175,591 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 175,524 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 141,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 140,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 131,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 11,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 11,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 103,204 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

drivers door does not open with central locking - had to unlock from inside -entry via passenger door

Fail 26 Jun 2020 103,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers door does not open with central locking - had to unlock from inside -entry via passenger door

Pass 14 May 2019 93,133 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres close to wear bars

slight noise/knock from n/s/f?

Pass 16 May 2018 81,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 67,829 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 May 2017 67,829 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 May 2016 53,565 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 May 2015 39,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2015 39,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WN61 YEK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN61 YEK, 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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WN61 YEK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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