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HK05 HVV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 103,420 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked on the inner sidewall, cord is visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,121 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,047 miles

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

rear shockers corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,758 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 91,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,244 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,244 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,272 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,697 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,697 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,435 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 81,435 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,669 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 24 Aug 2012 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM

Fail 14 Aug 2010 51,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,998 miles

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

Slight play in N/S tie rod end.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,633 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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HK05 HVV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 HK05 HVV, 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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HK05 HVV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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