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KL05 LEO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,174 mi
Last recorded142,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 LEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 142,136 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 122,729 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 122,394 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure tank area (7.2.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 107,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres as cuts on inner edge but not showing cords

Fail 22 May 2017 107,832 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres as cuts on inner edge but not showing cords

Pass 24 May 2016 99,575 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 24 May 2016 99,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 May 2015 92,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 86,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,164 miles

CHECK BALL JOINT ON N\S WHEN REPLACED TRACK ROD

Fail 7 May 2013 75,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

CHECK BALL JOINT ON N\S WHEN REPLACED TRACK ROD

CHILD LOCKS FITTED PREVENTING REAR DOORS TO BE OPENED FROM INSIDE

Pass 10 May 2012 67,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,819 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 39,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 30,661 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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KL05 LEO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL05 LEO, 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 KL05 LEO registered?

KL05 LEO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is KL05 LEO safe to buy?

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