2005 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · KV05 XTC
2005 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 110,840 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2017.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV05 XTC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2016
- 110,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV05 XTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (KV05 XTC) between March 2008 and September 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”.
KV05 XTC Mileage History
- 31/03/200842,737 mi
- 25/03/200953,327 mi+10,590 mi
- 27/03/201065,544 mi+12,217 mi
- 29/03/201172,142 mi+6,598 mi
- 04/11/201174,256 mi+2,114 mi
- 02/06/201279,559 mi+5,303 mi
- 08/06/201279,561 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/201387,589 mi+8,028 mi
- 04/07/201387,589 mi
- 30/06/201496,507 mi+8,918 mi
- 01/07/201496,507 mi
- 19/09/2015103,612 mi+7,105 mi
- 24/09/2016110,840 mi+7,228 mi
Average of roughly 8,026 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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