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HK05 KSO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 KSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 123,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high no dip pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back to airbag ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and old and perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,943 miles

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

eml on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,828 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 30 Jun 2016 105,828 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,341 miles

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)

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

Offside 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)

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

engine diag light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,010 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs wearing,rear brakes slight binding,o/s outer c,v, boot wearing

Pass 31 May 2011 61,316 miles

wiper rubbers wearing,brake discs wearing,rear brakes slight binding,slight play in steering

Fail 31 May 2011 61,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wiper rubbers wearing,brake discs wearing,rear brakes slight binding,slight play in steering

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

evidence of binding from rear brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,189 miles

brake discs wearing+pads,offside rear brake slight binding,tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,365 miles

front brake pads and discs for wear

Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads and discs for wear

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 KSO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KSO, 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 HK05 KSO registered?

HK05 KSO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is HK05 KSO safe to buy?

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