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AK02 VEA

2002 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,532 mi
Last recorded139,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VEA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 135,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 135,641 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Trailing arm longitudinal brace heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 132,738 miles

rear axel brace corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 132,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear axel brace corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,188 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Screen washer jets weak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 114,767 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Screen washer jets weak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer edges deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

Fail 20 Nov 2015 101,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,471 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,286 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper torn

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,485 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 58,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,200 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 51,200 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,318 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,630 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AK02 VEA is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK02 VEA registered?

AK02 VEA is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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