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KN51 YKU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,209 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbing cut in side wall also badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights opaque

Fail 16 Jul 2024 62,159 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front bad smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbing cut in side wall also badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights opaque

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,111 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 60,111 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front ABS rings in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,587 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,587 miles

Fuel pipe insecure lower filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Mar 2018 50,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 bud (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking 185-60-15

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,488 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking 185-60-15

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,378 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,922 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,725 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 12,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 8,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,618 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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KN51 YKU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 KN51 YKU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN51 YKU registered?

KN51 YKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KN51 YKU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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