2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · CK05 XEC
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 122,291 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK05 XEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 122,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK05 XEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (CK05 XEC) between September 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CK05 XEC Mileage History
- 22/09/2022117,922 mi
- 05/10/2022117,923 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2024122,291 mi+4,368 mi
Average of roughly 2,591 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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