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KL55 VCZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 VCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 108,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 108,130 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,746 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,681 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,919 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 69,916 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,117 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 2 Aug 2017 63,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 61,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,934 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,075 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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KL55 VCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KL55 VCZ, 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 KL55 VCZ registered?

KL55 VCZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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