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AY52 KNJ

2002 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KNJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,035 miles

Both rear tyres are feathered on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,034 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,195 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,172 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,118 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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AY52 KNJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY52 KNJ, 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 AY52 KNJ registered?

AY52 KNJ is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 KNJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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