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YC12 KRD

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 KRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,053 miles

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

Offside Rear rear break binding

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,765 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,041 miles

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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YC12 KRD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC12 KRD, 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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YC12 KRD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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