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KN53 RDY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,825 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,819 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,550 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,538 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front plate cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,911 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,878 miles

front brake discs lipped/corroded on inner faces

nearside rear seat missing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped/corroded on inner faces

nearside rear seat missing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,216 miles

front disc worn.

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

Pass 17 May 2010 23,200 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 23,200 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2009 4,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 2,142 miles

Near side rear brake disc pitted

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

Off side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,271 miles

Slight creaking noise from steering

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,906 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 31,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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KN53 RDY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KN53 RDY, 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 KN53 RDY registered?

KN53 RDY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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