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FN52 SMV

2002 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,625 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,195 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,195 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,582 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,416 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc scured on inner face

both rear tyres slightly perrished

rear exhaust rattling

Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,416 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc scured on inner face

both rear tyres slightly perrished

rear exhaust rattling

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,435 miles

Front brake disc lightly scored

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,969 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 24,632 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FN52 SMV is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN52 SMV, 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 FN52 SMV registered?

FN52 SMV is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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