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AY10 XHV

2010 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Megane70,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 142,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 142,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 141,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 139,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,133 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,133 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

heatshield loose

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,498 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 100,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,514 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,238 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,741 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,520 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,522 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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AY10 XHV is a 2010 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 70,228 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 AY10 XHV, 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 16 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY10 XHV registered?

AY10 XHV is a 2010 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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