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FX16 VFK

2016 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 VFK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 95,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,763 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant level below min

Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant level below min

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,170 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 73,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 60 16 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,224 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,955 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 205 60 16 92H

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL - 205 60 16 92H

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 205 60 16 92H

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL - 205 60 16 92H

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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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FX16 VFK is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,473 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 FX16 VFK, 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 10 years old, this Renault Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX16 VFK registered?

FX16 VFK is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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