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YK16 ZET

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 ZET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 160,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 152,895 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear parking brake cable not clipped in - clip broken

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 152,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear parking brake cable not clipped in - clip broken

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,325 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 75,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play also steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,074 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 43,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested DIP INOP (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,428 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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YK16 ZET is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 YK16 ZET, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK16 ZET registered?

YK16 ZET is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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