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BK52 VBE

2002 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,207 mi
Last recorded157,207 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VBE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 157,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 150,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,171 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 141,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,293 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 128,150 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush on rear beam torsion bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,619 miles

Nearside fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,066 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 94,016 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake return spring missing on n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,658 miles

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

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

corrosion starting on bracing bar in front of rear axle beam

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,293 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,289 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,683 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

pay in n/s outer track rod end

play in n/s inner tie rod ball joint

Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

pay in n/s outer track rod end

play in n/s inner tie rod ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,365 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,700 miles

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

Out of two, one jet not working on n/s

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,157 miles

Slight brake disc run out on O/S/F

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,875 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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BK52 VBE is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK52 VBE, 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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BK52 VBE is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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