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YE62 PYT

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,837 mi
Last recorded135,837 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 PYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,837 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 135,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 131,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 127,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,767 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 123,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,319 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2022 118,284 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2021 113,453 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Small chips in the windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2021 113,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Small chips in the windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,802 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,802 miles

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

both front tyres low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,178 miles

both rear shocker corroded

front and rear brake pads low on lining

Fail 14 Feb 2019 101,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlight (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear shocker corroded

front and rear brake pads low on lining

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,809 miles

both rear tyres low tyre tread

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YE62 PYT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE62 PYT, 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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YE62 PYT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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