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YA61 CUW

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,473 mi
Last recorded137,473 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 CUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 137,473 miles

Lower under cover fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2025 137,473 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 134,565 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 134,565 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 131,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lamp ? (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seat belts not tested. Child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,203 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,302 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,744 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YA61 CUW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA61 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA61 CUW registered?

YA61 CUW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is YA61 CUW safe to buy?

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