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KA05 YHM

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 60,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 54,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 47,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,803 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 32,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,668 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 27,994 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,604 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 9,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,144 miles

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,460 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

O/S/F tyre heavily perished on outer edge (205 55 16V Michelin)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,783 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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KA05 YHM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KA05 YHM, 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 KA05 YHM registered?

KA05 YHM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is KA05 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 YHM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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