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KP05 WHV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,270 mi
Last recorded113,270 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 WHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dim (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2019 110,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,071 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 108,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perhised

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 103,629 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perhised

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 100,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 100,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front steering arm worn

Pass 15 May 2015 98,451 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 98,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,463 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside mirror damaged

offside and nearside inner steering rack joints worn

Fail 13 May 2013 80,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside mirror damaged

offside and nearside inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 28 May 2012 71,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside and nearside steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 28 May 2012 71,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside and nearside steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 27 May 2011 61,706 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front and offside rear tyre low on tread

spare tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 May 2008 26,051 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 26,050 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

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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KP05 WHV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KP05 WHV, 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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KP05 WHV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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