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AK05 KTL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 89,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads stepped/irregular

drivers window inoperative

offside front tyre date code over 10yrs old

Fail 12 Mar 2016 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads stepped/irregular

drivers window inoperative

offside front tyre date code over 10yrs old

Pass 31 Dec 2014 82,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 82,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,213 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,755 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 64,755 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 56,273 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,273 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,465 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 42,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,970 miles

front tyre tread low @2mm

indicators will not self cancel

Fail 29 Mar 2008 30,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyre tread low @2mm

indicators will not self cancel

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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AK05 KTL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AK05 KTL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 KTL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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