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AY09 ZKE

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,135 mi
Last recorded186,135 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 186,135 miles

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

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

Rear No reverse bulb inop

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 186,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear No reverse bulb inop

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 152,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 122,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,330 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 62,505 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 62,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,383 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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AY09 ZKE is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY09 ZKE, 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 AY09 ZKE registered?

AY09 ZKE is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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