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YK16 ZEZ

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 115,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 114,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 112,974 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 112,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 109,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking +perishing + tread wearing off to outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet pull handle missing

tracking check reqd

Fail 19 Jan 2022 103,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts - inner shoulder worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking +perishing + tread wearing off to outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet pull handle missing

tracking check reqd

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,072 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,072 miles

Brake cable insecure both cables to rear - plastic securing clips broken allowing cables to hang low (1.1.15 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,124 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 ZEZ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZEZ, 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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YK16 ZEZ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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