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KB05 LYA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,062 mi
Last recorded116,062 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 94,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 94,771 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 87,619 miles

play nsf tie-rod

Fail 15 May 2014 87,619 miles

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

play nsf tie-rod

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,395 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,384 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wipers smear .......

accident damage to n/s/r noted .......

both rear tyres wearing outer edges & close to limit.........

front & rear brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection.......

o/ss/f tyre worn inner edge ......

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,033 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault.

Combustion gases leaking past No.1 fuel injector.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 68,679 miles

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

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault.

Combustion gases leaking past No.1 fuel injector.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,515 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,074 miles

front discs and pads worn

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight bind nearside rear brake

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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KB05 LYA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KB05 LYA, 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 KB05 LYA registered?

KB05 LYA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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