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FA05 KTK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,670 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 49,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 47,294 miles

n/s/f strut top mount wear...o/s/r parking brake slight bind,sticking..

Pass 24 May 2019 43,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,251 miles

headlamp images poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,246 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp images poor

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,475 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 35,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,526 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,196 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 20,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,374 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 10,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 8,028 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2013 8,028 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2012 4,509 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 4,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,918 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 32,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,162 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,445 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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FA05 KTK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FA05 KTK, 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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FA05 KTK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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