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YL12 BBZ

2012 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane Scenic79,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 BBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 117,533 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,778 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,778 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 98,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,778 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 87,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 80,912 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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,109 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,052 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 66,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,988 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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YL12 BBZ is a 2012 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 79,681 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL12 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL12 BBZ registered?

YL12 BBZ is a 2012 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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