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YH62 KAU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,413 mi
Last recorded84,413 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 84,413 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 81,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 76,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2022 71,204 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,934 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,551 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 61,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,709 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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YH62 KAU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH62 KAU, 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 YH62 KAU registered?

YH62 KAU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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