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BT55 NKL

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,835 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf nsf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 92,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr nsr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf nsf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf nsf inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in os steering rack when engine off

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,692 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in os steering rack when engine off

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,665 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 55,665 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,244 miles

front brake pads low

osf tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 7 Dec 2017 40,244 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads low

osf tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 9,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 1,773 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 1,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres no tread on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,427 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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BT55 NKL is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BT55 NKL, 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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What year was BT55 NKL registered?

BT55 NKL is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is BT55 NKL safe to buy?

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