2006 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · KV56 ULX
2006 Renault Megane (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 161,037 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV56 ULX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 161,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV56 ULX 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 2006 Renault Megane (KV56 ULX) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KV56 ULX Mileage History
- 29/03/2022158,044 mi
- 24/03/2023160,900 mi+2,856 mi
- 14/04/2023161,037 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 2,869 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: Below Average
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