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HK53 VPP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,678 mi
Last recorded26,678 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,678 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 27,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 24,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,961 miles

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

Passenger airbag turned off

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,145 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 17,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,884 miles

cracked o/s/f fog lamp lense

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted on n/s/r

rear number plate one letter slight dicoloured

slight free play on steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,884 miles

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

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

child seat fitted on n/s/r

cracked o/s/f fog lamp lense

rear number plate one letter slight dicoloured

slight free play on steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,072 miles

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

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

front fog light cracked

nearside wing mirrow cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,072 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front fog light cracked

nearside wing mirrow cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 26,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,006 miles

Keep check on rear tyre wear, 3-4mm, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 21,914 miles

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

Keep check on rear tyre wear, 3-4mm, limit 1.6mm.

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 VPP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

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

Is HK53 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VPP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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