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YK62 LSL

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,114 mi
Last recorded92,114 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 LSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 92,114 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 29 Oct 2025 92,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2024 86,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi over beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front inner tie-rods.

Fail 12 Oct 2024 86,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi over beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front inner tie-rods.

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 81,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,973 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 76,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

head lamp adjuster fault

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,904 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose!

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 50,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,998 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,784 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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YK62 LSL is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK62 LSL, 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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YK62 LSL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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