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KM05 UAX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 UAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 111,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper shock mount bearing - rough/broken up? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure - clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper shock mount bearing - rough/broken up? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,156 miles

slight end play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2018 107,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight end play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,833 miles

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,833 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 3 May 2016 89,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 89,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 79,815 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 77,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 77,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,707 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 69,868 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,473 miles

air bag light stays on

rear discs starting to rust

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear discs starting to rust

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2009 54,788 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,264 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,542 miles

steering rack play n/s

Fail 29 Apr 2008 46,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack play n/s

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 UAX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UAX, 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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KM05 UAX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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