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GN05 KVB

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190 mi
Last recorded190 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 KVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 190 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s aim weak

Fail 16 Sep 2020

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s aim weak

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,593 miles

n/s front tyre perishing and has cuts to sidewall

Fail 12 Dec 2019 52,593 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))

n/s front tyre perishing and has cuts to sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,172 miles

Unable to see SRS light.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 52,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Unable to see SRS light.

Pass 13 Dec 2017

21% imbalance on front brakes limit is 30%

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017

21% imbalance on front brakes limit is 30%

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 50,829 miles

both front aims weak image

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,037 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear . seat belt not checked

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Slight play to inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,030 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to offside rear . seat belt not checked

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Slight play to inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 49,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,936 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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GN05 KVB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN05 KVB, 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 GN05 KVB registered?

GN05 KVB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is GN05 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 KVB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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