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KM05 UCB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,889 mi
Last recorded29,889 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 UCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 29,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 23,535 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 23,535 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 23,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 23,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 22,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 21,287 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 21,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,938 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 19,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 18,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,625 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 16,625 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 15,231 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 14,257 miles

n/s body damage

Fail 23 May 2013 14,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s body damage

Pass 30 May 2012 12,800 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 12,784 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 May 2011 11,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 10,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage nearside front bumper

Pass 8 May 2010 10,154 miles

slight damage nearside front bumper

Fail 9 May 2009 9,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 9,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 8,102 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 16,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 UCB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

KM05 UCB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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