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GV05 KXH

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,863 mi
Last recorded80,863 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,863 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side to side pipe corroded in mounting clip on rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,412 miles

Exhaust brackets/rubbers middle and back deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 91v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust brackets/rubbers middle and back deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 64,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

SERVICE lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc is almost in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

o/s rear brake disc is almost in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Fail 25 Jun 2015 62,891 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

SERVICE lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc is almost in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

o/s rear brake disc is almost in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,211 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 60,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,265 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 9,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GV05 KXH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV05 KXH, 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 GV05 KXH registered?

GV05 KXH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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