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KV05 KBO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,543 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn both edges ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn both edges

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 120,543 miles

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

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn both edges ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn both edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,449 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

high level brake light not working

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

high level brake light not working

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 107,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush small amount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

underside damp with oil

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,294 miles

Nearside front tie rod has play.

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,278 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn.

Nearside front tie rod has play.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,038 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,579 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 KBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBO, 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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KV05 KBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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