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HV05 KMY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,556 mi
Last recorded97,556 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,556 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake disc liped poor condition

o/s mirror poor condition

steering inner tie rods slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake disc liped poor condition

o/s mirror poor condition

steering inner tie rods slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,658 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,736 miles

n/s/streeing arm slight movement

o/s streeing arm slighty movement

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/streeing arm slight movement

o/s streeing arm slighty movement

Fail 11 Sep 2010 40,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,828 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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HV05 KMY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 KMY, 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 HV05 KMY registered?

HV05 KMY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is HV05 KMY safe to buy?

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