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KV05 FKO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 FKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 78,368 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,287 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 6 Dec 2023 63,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,176 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,201 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose U bolt clamp loose and seized (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 51,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose U bolt clamp loose and seized (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,144 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,344 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 29,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,095 miles

All TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,463 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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KV05 FKO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV05 FKO, 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 KV05 FKO registered?

KV05 FKO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 FKO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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