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SM09 VWA

2009 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Laguna83,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VWA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 118,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine From turbo seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaist jheat shield loose at rear obove exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,584 miles

heatshield loose

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Strut top bearing noisy

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/flexi one peace across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working light lens missing (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,115 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 58,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,728 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,158 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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SM09 VWA is a 2009 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 83,384 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 Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM09 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM09 VWA is a 2009 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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