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KD51 BKX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,111 mi
Last recorded56,111 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 BKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake cable support bar corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake cable support bar corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 54,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake cable support bar corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake cable support bar corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 53,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake cable support bar corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear cable support bar corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 51,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear cable support bar corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear cable support bar corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 49,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear cable support bar corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,613 miles

Rear Cable Support Corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 44,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Chassis Rail (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cable Support Bar Corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,224 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,535 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,691 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to split in the tread pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyres has slight curb damage to outer side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,169 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 10,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 4,801 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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KD51 BKX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 KD51 BKX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD51 BKX registered?

KD51 BKX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is KD51 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 BKX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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