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HK53 VNV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,778 mi
Last recorded24,778 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,778 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 24,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,094 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 11,073 miles

Engine cover and undercovers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 11,073 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres perished on sidewall

Engine cover and undercovers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 8,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 8,501 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Bearing rough on lock to lock

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,557 miles

N/S front top suspension bearing noisy on lock to lock

O/S headlamp pattern poor

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 25 Sep 2015 6,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S front top suspension bearing noisy on lock to lock

O/S headlamp pattern poor

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer slight blow on seam

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,058 miles

front tyres sides cracked. slight play drum stick

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

offside front tyre outer wall perished

slight play nearside steering arm ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak from rear exhaust box

Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,275 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak from rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering column lock not locking correctly when ignition switched off

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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HK53 VNV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 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 HK53 VNV, 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 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK53 VNV registered?

HK53 VNV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HK53 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VNV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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