2012 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · YA12 GMF
2012 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 96,559 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA12 GMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 96,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA12 GMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Megane (YA12 GMF) between July 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YA12 GMF Mileage History
- 12/07/202471,596 mi
- 25/07/202588,296 mi+16,700 mi
- 28/07/202588,302 mi+6 mi
- 29/09/202591,093 mi+2,791 mi
- 07/10/202696,559 mi+5,466 mi
Average of roughly 11,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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