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BG05 KUT

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KUT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 71,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 64,352 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,023 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,108 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 60,108 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,606 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking on tread

Front Both side tyres worn on inner edge / N/ S/ F/ perishing on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,606 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking on tread

Front Both side tyres worn on inner edge / N/ S/ F/ perishing on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 58,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4 tyres cracking on tread

Front Both side tyres worn on edge / N/ S/ F/ perishing on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head light cover is deteriorated, starting to affect the pattern.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,493 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR brake slightly sticking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil misting from the sump gasket

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light in on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,102 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 35,102 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,069 miles

front pads low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 18,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f light unit damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,098 miles

n/s/f light unit damaged

rear wiper blade split

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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BG05 KUT is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BG05 KUT, 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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BG05 KUT is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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