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KP55 PZW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,992 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits co 0.34 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,501 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,282 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,790 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,957 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper blades split

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,955 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,850 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 54,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,944 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres low on tread 3mm approx

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres low on tread 3mm approx

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,737 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,736 miles

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

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

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

front wipers starting to split

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,043 miles

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

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

front brake discs appear worn and lipped

rear brake discs corrored

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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KP55 PZW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black 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 KP55 PZW, 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 KP55 PZW registered?

KP55 PZW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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