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BJ61 YKL

2011 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,156 mi
Last recorded126,156 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,877 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,163 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,652 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 110,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,123 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,214 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 71,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,720 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,659 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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BJ61 YKL is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 BJ61 YKL, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ61 YKL registered?

BJ61 YKL is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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