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BF09 VKA

2009 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,477 miles

Offside Front screen has a chip

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 77,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,890 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,177 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 68,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 59,578 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 59,578 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rears ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,070 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 29,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall split

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall split

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,614 miles

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,436 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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BF09 VKA is a 2009 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF09 VKA, 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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BF09 VKA is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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