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AB55 KYM

2007 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 KYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 68,773 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f/n/s/r alloys damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front headlights have slight condersation

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,040 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 66,040 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 62,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,002 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 59,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,545 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 55,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,658 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 47,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,580 miles

Nearside Rear inside sidewall cut and damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2017 41,579 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced light output dim (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play both sides inner rack end area (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inside sidewall cut and damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,298 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,581 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 22,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,081 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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AB55 KYM is a 2007 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 AB55 KYM, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB55 KYM registered?

AB55 KYM is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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