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YH12 FDC

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,958 mi
Last recorded134,958 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 134,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,555 miles

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

Offside Rear O/S Parking brake effort low compared to N/S. 153 vs 88 KGF.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 125,554 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear O/S Parking brake effort low compared to N/S. 153 vs 88 KGF.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low. 88kgf vs 171kgf on the N/S/R.

Fail 18 Mar 2022 116,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,891 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 109,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,962 miles

Front Inner Brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit, also wearing on both inner outer edges, in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges, in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 106,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit, also wearing on both inner outer edges, in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges, in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,103 miles

Front both side tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,103 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing both sides and O/S/R (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both side tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,247 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 70,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level below minimum! 1 litre of oil added to the engine before raising the engine speed for the emissions test!

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level below minimum! 1 litre of oil added to the engine before raising the engine speed for the emissions test!

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH12 FDC is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YH12 FDC, 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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YH12 FDC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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