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KV53 UUD

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 141,833 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 141,833 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,039 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 138,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 134,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear support bar corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing from edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing from inner & outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 121,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing from edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing from inner & outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,401 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,676 miles

gearbox mount in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,676 miles

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

gearbox mount in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,890 miles

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

nearside front wiper worn

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,890 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front wiper worn

rear wiper blade worn

upper central brake light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,261 miles

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

upper central rear brake light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,564 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,795 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,949 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,068 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,142 miles

rear brake discs worn and rusty

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 UUD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

KV53 UUD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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