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KN53 VRM

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VRM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,124 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 94,124 miles

Headlamp switch faulty on main beam do not work (1.7.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,341 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,199 miles

Centre stop light not working

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre stop light not working

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,410 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,368 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,625 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 VRM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

KN53 VRM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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