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BU52 VWV

2002 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,030 mi
Last recorded108,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VWV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,030 miles

Rear strengthening bar corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 108,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear strengthening bar corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 89,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,676 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,252 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,186 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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BU52 VWV is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BU52 VWV, 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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What year was BU52 VWV registered?

BU52 VWV is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 VWV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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