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KM05 UBW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 UBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 149,559 miles

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

front screen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Jul 2017 149,553 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front screen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,387 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,146 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front bumper corner loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 May 2015 111,535 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 111,535 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,855 miles

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

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

drivers door handle sticking,engine light on

Fail 29 May 2014 103,845 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

drivers door handle sticking,engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013

Engine MIL on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S front tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 84,117 miles

play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 11 May 2010 78,685 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,761 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,166 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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KM05 UBW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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