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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V42 KHTMOT history

V42 KHT is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 2 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 126,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,845 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 KHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 KHT was last recorded at 126,845 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,101 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,744 miles
Average per year
4,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,845 miles
  • 2025 – 121,101 miles
  • 2024 – 116,020 miles
  • 2023 – 114,946 miles
  • 2022 – 111,629 miles
  • 2021 – 106,690 miles
  • 2020 – 101,739 miles
  • 2019 – 98,098 miles
  • 2018 – 94,406 miles
  • 2017 – 90,650 miles
  • 2016 – 87,426 miles
  • 2014 – 82,809 miles
  • 2013 – 80,977 miles
  • 2012 – 77,880 miles
  • 2011 – 70,284 miles
  • 2010 – 64,867 miles
  • 2009 – 58,791 miles
  • 2008 – 53,742 miles
  • 2007 – 48,715 miles
  • 2006 – 42,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front windscreen has stonechip but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,845 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,845 miles
    Test number
    372815450018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,101 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    610148725653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,020 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    729065378807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,946 miles (+3,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    585407573316
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,629 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    219707523961
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has stonechip but not adversely affecting driver's view
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail111,629 miles (+4,939)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    878785493830
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has stonechip but not adversely affecting driver's view
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass106,690 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,690 miles
    Test number
    282112348382
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail106,645 miles (+4,906)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    298627344982
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass101,739 miles (+3,641)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    477024057167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  10. Pass98,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    573971608286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail98,098 miles (+3,692)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    264741520935
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass94,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    599267268745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer small pin sized hole not allowing ingression of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle cross brace corroded requires replacement

  13. Fail94,406 miles (+3,756)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    528463167787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer small pin sized hole not allowing ingression of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle cross brace corroded requires replacement

  14. Pass90,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,650 miles
    Test number
    660926427165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,650 miles (+3,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,650 miles
    Test number
    207126122290
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass87,426 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    826333863837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,809 miles
    Test number
    537114424281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,809 miles (+1,832)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,809 miles
    Test number
    488350724225
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass80,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    795519513290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,977 miles (+3,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    797157213206
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass77,880 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    428791022201
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteDrive line noisey when rotated poss o/s/f wheel bearing

  22. Fail77,880 miles (+7,596)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    865819912283
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteDrive line noisey when rotated poss o/s/f wheel bearing

  23. Pass70,284 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    329160521236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,867 miles (+6,076)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    360112220234
    • NoteFront anti roll bar corroding
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSlight flicker on rear side lights with indicators
    • NoteStone chip on windscreen

  25. Pass58,791 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    720435979149
    • NoteFront anti roll bar corroding.
    • NoteOffside rear view mirror slightly cracked.
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen.

  26. Fail58,788 miles (+5,046)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    222855479446
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar corroding.
    • NoteOffside rear view mirror slightly cracked.
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen.

  27. Fail53,742 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    893163568102
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen
    • NoteWindscreen washers operation poor

  28. Pass53,742 miles (+5,027)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    982133568148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen
    • NoteWindscreen washers operation poor

  29. Pass48,715 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,715 miles
    Test number
    932575417171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,678 miles (+5,702)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,678 miles
    Test number
    304959507114
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES GETTING POOR
    • NoteO/S/DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

  31. Fail42,976 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    392533506105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked

  32. Pass42,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    584263906175
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked

Questions about V42 KHT

Does V42 KHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 KHT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 KHT?
The MOT on V42 KHT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 KHT done?
V42 KHT was recorded at 126,845 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,238 miles a year.
Has V42 KHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 KHT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 KHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V42 KHT find?
V42 KHT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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