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HK05 KVM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 KVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,290 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 75,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 69,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,249 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,147 miles

20% parking brake efficiency only just met 150 / 130

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Front both shock dust boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on beam at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

20% parking brake efficiency only just met 150 / 130

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Front both shock dust boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 53,140 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,961 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,670 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 31,557 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,355 miles

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area and has screw in tread

slight damage to inner rim of o/s front road wheel

Fail 8 Jul 2009 23,197 miles

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

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area and has screw in tread

slight damage to inner rim of o/s front road wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,629 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 KVM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

HK05 KVM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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