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BK08 JMU

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,906 mi
Last recorded41,906 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 41,906 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (built in flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (built in flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,340 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 40,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working lens cracked not needed till 2018

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both housings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 38,635 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily pitted and scored inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 37,918 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,051 miles

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 34,523 miles

Tracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 34,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,572 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,224 miles

rear brake pads approaching replacement stage and discs scorred

Fail 8 Nov 2016 30,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads approaching replacement stage and discs scorred

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,922 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 22,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,296 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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BK08 JMU is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 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 BK08 JMU, 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 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 JMU registered?

BK08 JMU is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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