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KL05 UBU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,984 mi
Last recorded87,984 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 UBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,984 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,133 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,131 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,931 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 74,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 73,039 miles

Both front top mount bearings rough / clicking on lock to lock checks

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

Offside Front Brake flexi hose insecure

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,113 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front strut bearings rough on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,067 miles

Front top mounts noisy

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

Nearside Front wheel buckled

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel buckled

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,577 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,140 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,699 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,828 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,099 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,235 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 UBU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

KL05 UBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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