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BK59 KOW

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,827 mi
Last recorded165,827 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 165,827 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 165,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 160,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 157,562 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2016 152,167 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 152,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 148,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 143,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 134,160 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,820 miles

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

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 KOW is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc petrol 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 BK59 KOW, 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 BK59 KOW registered?

BK59 KOW is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BK59 KOW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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