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BG09 AKJ

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,149 mi
Last recorded183,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 AKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 183,149 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Jun 2026 183,131 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Both near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side front and off side front also cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes imbalanced and slight bind

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2024 132,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 111,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside drive shaft seal slightly leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2021 97,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside drive shaft seal slightly leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2020 86,928 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,783 miles

child seat in rear of vehicle

n/s/r top mount has minor play

Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,843 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,452 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge (stepped tyre)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,330 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner shoulder and wearing low on outer shoulder

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,535 miles

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

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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BG09 AKJ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG09 AKJ, 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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BG09 AKJ is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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