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BK59 KOD

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,347 mi
Last recorded149,347 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 KOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,347 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 149,347 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 149,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (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))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both shock absorber have surface corrosion to casing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,208 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

nearside front mirror damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2024 139,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,290 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 128,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,734 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 75,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,068 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,095 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,299 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 50,857 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,871 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear 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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BK59 KOD is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK59 KOD, 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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BK59 KOD is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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