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AK59 XEA

2009 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 XEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 149,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,868 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot covered with grease

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n.s.f. bumper corner insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split / damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot covered with grease

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n.s.f. bumper corner insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2020 82,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 69,466 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 64,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 50,017 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,790 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 40,766 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,076 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,587 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AK59 XEA is a 2009 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 AK59 XEA, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK59 XEA registered?

AK59 XEA is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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