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AK05 VKL

2005 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,418 mi
Last recorded51,418 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,418 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres 2mm outer edge

steering rack worn

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn to limit

front tyres 2mm outer edge

steering rack worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,606 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes near limit

steering rack worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,837 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear indicator bulb pale

nearside steering rack worn

offside track rod end worn to limit

Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear indicator bulb pale

nearside steering rack worn

offside track rod end worn to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 23,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,357 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 18,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,629 miles

Engine managment warning light on

Front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 12,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine managment warning light on

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,503 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 6,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 1,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,173 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,425 miles

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

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

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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AK05 VKL is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 VKL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VKL is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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