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KG55 VZV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,766 mi
Last recorded118,766 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,766 miles

Front inner track rod slight play in ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2015 118,566 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall and 2mm on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,098 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly discolored

Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r indicator slightly discolored

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,376 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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KG55 VZV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KG55 VZV, 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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KG55 VZV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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