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EK55 VKA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,773 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 114,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,242 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 82,242 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,509 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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EK55 VKA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EK55 VKA, 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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What year was EK55 VKA registered?

EK55 VKA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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