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KN55 VKC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,558 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

injector carbon leak on engine

Pass 22 May 2019 102,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,872 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 78,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 68,973 miles

slight play in nearside inner track rod

Pass 26 May 2015 65,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 57,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,348 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 31,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,173 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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KN55 VKC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN55 VKC, 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 KN55 VKC registered?

KN55 VKC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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