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GL05 KUV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,495 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

petrol cap cover missing

Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

petrol cap cover missing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,047 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,903 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,844 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 66,844 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 62,474 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,753 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,753 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,350 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front fog light broken off its mounting and resting inside of bumper.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,510 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,513 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 28,513 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL05 KUV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL05 KUV, 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 GL05 KUV registered?

GL05 KUV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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