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YD12 DYF

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,495 mi
Last recorded65,495 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 65,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 65,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 44,983 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 44,983 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 42,045 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 42,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,167 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Offside day time lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,337 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,703 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,179 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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YD12 DYF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YD12 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

YD12 DYF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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