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HV56 EXB

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 EXB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 112,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released al lights (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,660 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 99,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,189 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp covers discoloured

Fail 16 Mar 2023 90,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp covers discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 89,317 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,315 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,081 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on rear shocks

wear on front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,017 miles

could not check rear seat belts (child seat fitted)

front tyres getting low and worn on edges

play in nsf inner rack end

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,700 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 69,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,160 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,707 miles

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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HV56 EXB is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV56 EXB, 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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What year was HV56 EXB registered?

HV56 EXB is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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