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EK59 VEL

2009 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,242 mi
Last recorded158,242 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 158,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 158,242 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 147,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 147,545 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,501 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 129,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,420 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2022 117,418 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values .9 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs have wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges [inner edges especially]

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,710 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs have wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges [inner edges especially]

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,119 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,543 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,746 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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EK59 VEL is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 VEL, 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 EK59 VEL registered?

EK59 VEL is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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