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KH05 KWL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,441 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 77,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s+n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,963 miles

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,095 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,641 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 36,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,020 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitting slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,590 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,591 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,325 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 22,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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KH05 KWL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KH05 KWL, 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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KH05 KWL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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