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EA56 VKJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,921 mi
Last recorded67,921 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,921 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn BOTH SIDES NOISY (2.1.2c)

rear part of exhaust has slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,921 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn BOTH SIDES NOISY (2.1.2c)

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

rear part of exhaust has slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 67,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has grooves on inside sidewall indicating possably been run on low presure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has grooves on inside sidewall indicating possably been run on low presure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,242 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,631 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 44,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

o/s/r tyre outer edge of tread/outer sidewall perished and splitting, and tread depth low (2mm)

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight free play in o/s track rod/steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,123 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 36,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,155 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EA56 VKJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 EA56 VKJ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA56 VKJ registered?

EA56 VKJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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