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HV05 KVB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 161,010 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,797 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2022 148,627 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

engine crank pulley worn

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 141,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 134,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,079 miles

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

play ns track rod

Fail 11 Feb 2019 130,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

play ns track rod

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,469 miles

play in track rod

Fail 2 Feb 2018 127,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in track rod

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,615 miles

both front tyres near limit.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,615 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres near limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,892 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,226 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,387 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 KVB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KVB, 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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HV05 KVB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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