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KL55 VFC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 VFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,315 miles

Washers slightly weak.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,781 miles

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

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

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

exhaust minor leak from middle

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,902 miles

Front wipers smearing and split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,902 miles

Front wipers smearing and split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,638 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,638 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,426 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

o/s front wing/bumper damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

o/s front wing/bumper damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,589 miles

front wipers split

o/s front tyre outer edge worn out

Fail 12 Aug 2010 20,589 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

front wipers split

o/s front tyre outer edge worn out

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,549 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,007 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 VFC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

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

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