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KP55 SYV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

119,054 mi
Last recorded119,054 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 SYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 119,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 119,021 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 114,467 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads perishing and wearing on outer edges

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat back does not tilt 3dr

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 114,467 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside tyre treads perishing and wearing on outer edges

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat back does not tilt 3dr

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 110,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 110,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,842 miles

Nearside play in nearside steering arm

Offside Outer door handle faulty

Fail 10 Oct 2015 103,842 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside play in nearside steering arm

Offside Outer door handle faulty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,263 miles

play in the nearside inner steering rack joint

sighns of fuel damp around fuel tank

slight play in the offside lower balljoint

Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,185 miles

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

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 susepsnsion top mount has play.

Nearside inner track rod end has exssesive play. IMEDIATE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

fuel leak around fuel tank area

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,951 miles

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

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,181 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,181 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,868 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,891 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 79,070 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,070 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)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,576 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 SYV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SYV, 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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KP55 SYV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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