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AY52 KPA

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,329 mi
Last recorded74,329 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,329 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 74,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,404 miles

Front suspension components have quite a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,779 miles

all rear suspension arms corroded

emissions co level very near to max

n/s park brake cable has red rust inside

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,305 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,261 miles

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,508 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,147 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,121 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,733 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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AY52 KPA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY52 KPA, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY52 KPA registered?

AY52 KPA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2002.

Is AY52 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 KPA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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