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BT13 KCJ

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,924 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2026 87,924 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 85,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 77,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 72,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,444 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

N/S/R Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,143 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,586 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,670 miles

Both rear inner lamps have moisture ingress

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 29,670 miles

Both rear inner lamps have moisture ingress

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BT13 KCJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 BT13 KCJ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT13 KCJ registered?

BT13 KCJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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