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WU12 HKM

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,220 mi
Last recorded156,220 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 156,220 miles

engine and gearbox mountings deteriorated-front registration plate slightly cracked-oil leak-inner steering rack arms slight play-osr tyre outer wall perished-nsf balljoint slight play-

nsf tyre worn low-parking brake passed on limit-

Pass 4 Feb 2025 154,550 miles

front registration plate deteriated-nail in osf tyre-nsf inner steering rack arm slight play-nsf anti roll bar link slight play-

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 150,300 miles

front brake disc wearing thin-o s f balljoint slight play-rear tyres on limit-rear bake discs corroded-

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,121 miles

tyres worn low-

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,250 miles

service and parking brakes passed on limits and lever slight travel-both parking brake cables corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 140,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 128,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 128,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,328 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 95,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,598 miles

o.s front anti roll bar inner D bush becoming worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,518 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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WU12 HKM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU12 HKM, 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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WU12 HKM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WU12 HKM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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