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BV13 LYO

2013 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,561 mi
Last recorded51,561 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,390 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Strong smells of smoke (fumes) around engine components requires repair or replace

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,101 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME RADIATOR SUPPORT ENGINE PANEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tracking Recommended

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Strong smells of smoke (fumes) around engine components requires repair or replace

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,025 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME RADIATOR SUPPORT ENGINE PANEL BAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 205.50.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Strong smells of smoke (fumes) around engine components requires repair or replace

Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,123 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (Casing corroded & rusty) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,346 miles

Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 34,331 miles

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

Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Tracking recommended

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Attention please (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,110 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,078 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,166 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 16,166 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BV13 LYO is a 2013 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BV13 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 LYO registered?

BV13 LYO is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 LYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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