2009 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · WJ09 KFC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT test on 30 October 2024 at 158,988 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has successfully cleared inspections following minor failures in the preceding years. The lack of recorded advisories on the 2024 pass suggests that the previous owner took proactive steps to rectify any issues identified by the tester, preventing the accumulation of deferred maintenance or structural defects in the official record. At 17 years of age, the recorded 158,988 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 9,352 miles. This aligns with typical national averages for a passenger car of this era. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 9,354 miles recorded between 2023 and 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, which often leads to perished rubber components and fluid breakdown. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension, as the record shows no recurring mechanical faults like binding calipers or exhaust leaks. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is necessary to identify accelerated wear that a standard MOT might not capture. While the MOT history is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look for corrosion on the sills and subframes, which are common structural failure points for this generation of Renault Megane.