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KV53 UTU

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,348 mi
Last recorded109,348 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,885 miles

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

rear brake discs rusted

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,885 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 95,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,962 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,953 miles

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

clip missing on n/s outer cv gaiter

wiper blades are getting noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 58,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,342 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 44,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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KV53 UTU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 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 KV53 UTU, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV53 UTU registered?

KV53 UTU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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