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WN62 HYK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear lever on brake caliper returning to its stop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 115,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,872 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 102,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever not returning

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

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 12 Jul 2023 91,153 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper lever not returning

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

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 6 Jul 2022 80,477 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,216 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect From corrosion on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking on turns (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads maybe sticking in carriers ?

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears inner rims very bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,216 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect From corrosion on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking on turns (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads maybe sticking in carriers ?

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears inner rims very bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,951 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play play/movement (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted close to/on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

factory covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, slight wear outer edge

n/s/r hand brake arm (on caliper) not going fully back to stop

noise on full lock, cv joint(s)

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

rear tyres slight wear outer edges

Fail 13 Jul 2020 63,951 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play play/movement (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted close to/on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

factory covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, slight wear outer edge

n/s/r hand brake arm (on caliper) not going fully back to stop

noise on full lock, cv joint(s)

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

rear tyres slight wear outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2019 54,671 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted close to/on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

play/movement in brake pedal

Fail 20 Jul 2019 54,671 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted close to/on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

play/movement in brake pedal

Pass 21 Jul 2018 43,121 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted close to/on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not back to stop

play/movement in brake pedal

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,481 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Nearside hand brake lever not returning to its stop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn/lips

Fail 31 Jul 2017 33,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Nearside hand brake lever not returning to its stop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,558 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,274 miles

roof bars temp attached

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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WN62 HYK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WN62 HYK, 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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WN62 HYK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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