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KY51 AXD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 AXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 115,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,792 miles

Offside reverse lamp not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,423 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance rear service brake offside lower

washers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,223 miles

nearside front wheel has a slight bind by hand

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,155 miles

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,750 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,681 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,801 miles

Nearside 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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KY51 AXD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

KY51 AXD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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