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YS61 KRE

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 KRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,803 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL light in-operative

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2023 84,803 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front DRL light in-operative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,391 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,391 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,280 miles

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

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

clutch pedal high biting point

fuel filter housing damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2021 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch pedal high biting point

fuel filter housing damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,763 miles

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

Spanner lamp illuminated service due

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,250 miles

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

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

Spanner lamp illuminated service due

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,657 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 39,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s sill damaged but not weakend

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 18,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YS61 KRE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS61 KRE, 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 YS61 KRE registered?

YS61 KRE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 KRE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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