2010 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · SO59 BBU
2010 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 56,693 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO59 BBU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 56,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO59 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Renault Megane (SO59 BBU) between January 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SO59 BBU Mileage History
- 21/01/201312,713 mi
- 14/01/201416,890 mi+4,177 mi
- 14/01/201416,890 mi
- 19/01/201522,696 mi+5,806 mi
- 19/01/201522,696 mi
- 13/01/201629,178 mi+6,482 mi
- 13/01/201629,178 mi
- 13/01/201735,622 mi+6,444 mi
- 13/01/201735,622 mi
- 16/01/201839,414 mi+3,792 mi
- 16/01/201839,414 mi
- 17/01/201941,530 mi+2,116 mi
- 17/01/201941,530 mi
- 17/01/202042,493 mi+963 mi
- 17/01/202042,493 mi
- 11/01/202143,090 mi+597 mi
- 11/01/202246,192 mi+3,102 mi
- 14/01/202349,350 mi+3,158 mi
- 16/01/202349,351 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/202450,948 mi+1,597 mi
- 15/01/202450,948 mi
- 16/01/202553,134 mi+2,186 mi
- 16/01/202656,693 mi+3,559 mi
- 16/01/202656,693 mi
Average of roughly 3,387 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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