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HK53 VPL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,506 mi
Last recorded77,506 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VPL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 79,006 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 78,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,056 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber deterioted

nearside front tyre deterioted

nearside rear tyre deterioted

offside front tyre deterioted

Pass 15 Dec 2012 12,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 10,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 10,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 8,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 6,750 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 88,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low,rear brake disc corroding,o/s/f brake late coming off

Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,412 miles

front pads low,rear brake disc corroding,o/s/f brake late coming off

Pass 24 Nov 2007 63,931 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 45,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,531 miles

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

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 VPL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK53 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

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

Is HK53 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VPL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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