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K4 ELK

2001 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Scenic76,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 ELK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 86,892 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,459 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,760 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,818 miles

Front tyres low tread 3mm

Offside Front Lower play in ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,604 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,604 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,329 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 55,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,808 miles

Nearside front foglamp inoperative.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,573 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,857 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,381 miles

front tyres getting close to wear limit.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,378 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres getting close to wear limit.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,785 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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K4 ELK is a 2001 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,880 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 K4 ELK, 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 25 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K4 ELK registered?

K4 ELK is a 2001 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is K4 ELK safe to buy?

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