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KN55 XMK

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,740 mi
Last recorded71,740 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,740 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf shock top mounts roughness on rotation,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Front osf and nsf tyres outer edges worn,advise

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,383 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,381 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,844 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,843 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,760 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,130 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deterioratae

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,128 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deterioratae

Pass 11 Oct 2014 50,084 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2014 50,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,448 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,448 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,423 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,140 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,140 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,757 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in o/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in o/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,890 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 XMK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN55 XMK, 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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KN55 XMK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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