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KM53 VVB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,011 mi
Last recorded49,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 VVB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 38,474 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,492 miles

front brake balance

front brake pads worn low

headlamp lenses tarnishing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 26,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake balance

front brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,552 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,343 miles

headlamp lenses tarnishing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,240 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 11,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 6,662 miles

all brake pads worn low (front and rear)

slight play to nearside steering arms

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,530 miles

all four brake discs worn

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four brake discs worn

Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,556 miles

brake discs corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,103 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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KM53 VVB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM53 VVB, 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 KM53 VVB registered?

KM53 VVB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is KM53 VVB safe to buy?

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