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KM05 FAK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,611 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,985 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,671 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 62,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,847 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Oct 2012 60,847 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,718 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs badly worn

slight brake bind on rear brakes

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,718 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,586 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,484 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,483 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads low

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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KM05 FAK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KM05 FAK, 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 KM05 FAK registered?

KM05 FAK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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