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KY51 AVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,439 mi
Last recorded90,439 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 AVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 90,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective dog bone

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,541 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bar not structural (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,805 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 87,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,141 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 80,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,596 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,370 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 25,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,263 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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KY51 AVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 KY51 AVW, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY51 AVW registered?

KY51 AVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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