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KV53 ZYA

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,040 mi
Last recorded54,040 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 54,040 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 40,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,948 miles

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

eml light on dash

n/s and o/s outer c/v gaitors have slight weep from outer securing clips

steering lock does not fully engage but vehicle has engine immobiliser

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on dash

n/s and o/s outer c/v gaitors have slight weep from outer securing clips

steering lock does not fully engage but vehicle has engine immobiliser

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,738 miles

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

eml light on dash

Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,681 miles

engine management light on dash?

o/s/r tye sidewall split but not to cords

Fail 5 Sep 2012 31,681 miles

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

engine management light on dash?

o/s/r tye sidewall split but not to cords

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,354 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,354 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air freshers on int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads getting low

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

phone holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air freshers on int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads getting low

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

phone holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air freshner on int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in paces

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

phone holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted on parts of susp.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 188,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,304 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,084 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZYA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

KV53 ZYA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is KV53 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 ZYA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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