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YA12 MYC

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 MYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,160 miles

nsf cv boot covered in grease but no cuts

Fail 24 Feb 2026 99,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nsf cv boot covered in grease but no cuts

Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 94,662 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,896 miles

bonnet strut was not connected when bonnet was opened

under tray hanging down

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,242 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 78,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 67,146 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 67,146 miles

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

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 62,409 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 62,409 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,733 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no smoke detected on acceleration.

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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YA12 MYC is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA12 MYC, 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 YA12 MYC registered?

YA12 MYC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 MYC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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