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KP55 SXE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 SXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,256 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 112,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,359 miles

various stone chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,359 miles

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

various stone chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,253 miles

3rd stop light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r pads low

play in n/s lower ball joint

play in n/s steering arm

play in n/s/f hub link bar

rear tyres worn and perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

3rd stop light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r pads low

play in n/s steering arm

rear tyres worn and perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 75,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imballance

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/f lower hub ball joint worn

o/s/r fog

rear exhaust box mount

rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,034 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f inner tyure sidewall cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,038 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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KP55 SXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KP55 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

KP55 SXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is KP55 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 SXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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