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HK05 KVS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 75,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 66,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,024 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside/offside (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,890 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,736 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 43,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,706 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Nov 2011 22,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,882 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 13,882 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 19,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KVS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

HK05 KVS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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