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GW55 FKN

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,646 mi
Last recorded169,646 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 169,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 164,226 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 164,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 157,058 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 157,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 157,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 156,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,388 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 145,338 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 133,661 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 120,311 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 120,311 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,592 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,578 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,159 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,159 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,884 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,698 miles

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

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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GW55 FKN is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GW55 FKN, 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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GW55 FKN is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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