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HK05 KSU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 KSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,467 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,865 miles

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

all brake discs pitted and worn

wear in steering rack ends

Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

all brake discs pitted and worn

wear in steering rack ends

Pass 20 May 2014 60,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 60,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,257 miles

O/s/r tyre has two nails in it

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 43,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside rear brake slight bind

rear brake pads appear quite low

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 22 Apr 2011 43,827 miles

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside rear brake slight bind

rear brake pads appear quite low

Fail 23 Apr 2010 37,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,355 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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HK05 KSU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

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