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BV59 NBL

2009 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,518 mi
Last recorded116,518 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 NBL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,517 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 111,314 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,179 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 109,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,632 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 103,577 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,211 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,164 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,124 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,133 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,133 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,082 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,609 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f inner side light inop

Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Spare tyre defective

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

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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BV59 NBL is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV59 NBL, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV59 NBL registered?

BV59 NBL is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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