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YD12 DXP

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,470 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 96,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR @REAR (CHALKED) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 92,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,834 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,929 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,887 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,028 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to ,N/S flexi over axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to O/S flexi over axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at O2 sensor to rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm & cracking to both edges & in treads (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,028 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to ,N/S flexi over axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to O/S flexi over axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at O2 sensor to rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm & cracking to both edges & in treads (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,423 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to both edges & in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,626 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2019 67,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm & feathered outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm & feathered outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,036 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,036 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,798 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,098 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 48,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,854 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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YD12 DXP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD12 DXP, 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 YD12 DXP registered?

YD12 DXP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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