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KN05 HZV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,313 mi
Last recorded102,313 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 HZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,313 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,797 miles

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

coolant leak!

Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,797 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant leak!

Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,783 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 54,204 miles

front tyres 3mm and wearing around edges

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly around inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 4 May 2010 54,204 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 3mm and wearing around edges

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly around inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,776 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 40,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,503 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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KN05 HZV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KN05 HZV, 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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KN05 HZV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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