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SY59 ZZS

2010 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Megane70,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 ZZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 113,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear N/S and O/S shocks casting corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear door dented

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,965 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 95,935 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,827 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 85,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Sill covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 21 Jan 2020 80,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,378 miles

spanner service lamp on

Fail 12 Jan 2019 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

spanner service lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,588 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 64,588 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,786 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,786 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge replace soon

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge replace soon

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,855 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,855 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,344 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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SY59 ZZS is a 2010 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 70,228 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 SY59 ZZS, 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 16 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY59 ZZS is a 2010 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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