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SK13 BVJ

2013 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,514 miles

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

Rear brake disc corrosion

bonnet sticking, stay missing

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc corrosion

bonnet sticking, stay missing

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,635 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp

bonnet strut insecure

both front struts badly corroded

minor body damages

sub-frame front sections badly corroded, nearside front arm corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 73,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp

bonnet strut insecure

both front struts badly corroded

exhaust badly corroded, slight leaks

minor body damages

sub-frame front sections badly corroded, nearside front arm corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust badly corroded, cat cracked and slight leak

front brake discs and pads worn

rear shock absorbers badly corroded and mist nearside rear

Fail 13 Mar 2024 68,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust badly corroded, cat cracked and slight leak

front brake discs and pads worn

rear shock absorbers badly corroded and mist nearside rear

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

water in o/sr lamp

Fail 22 Mar 2023 62,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

water in o/sr lamp

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,345 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,626 miles

driveshaft joint worn

play osf ball joint

both rear tyres badly perished 2055516

Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,571 miles

both rear tyres perished

osr brake binding

slight play osf ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2020 44,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play osf ball joint

both rear tyres perished

nsf tyre worn to legal limit 2055516

osr brake binding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,182 miles

driveshaft joint noise

rear tyres perished 2055516, nsf 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,221 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 31,221 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake being seized

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,224 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,338 miles

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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SK13 BVJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SK13 BVJ, 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 SK13 BVJ registered?

SK13 BVJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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