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HK05 UOL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UOL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2025 129,161 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 129,161 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 129,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 125,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 119,900 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,694 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 91,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure swivel bolt (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,402 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,832 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade is splitting on the ends

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2011 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UOL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

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

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