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KN53 WUM

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

28,346 mi
Last recorded28,346 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WUM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 28,337 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 18,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 11,174 miles

exhaust system rubber mount perished advise to change.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 11,170 miles

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

exhaust system rubber mount perished advise to change.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 5,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shock absorber leaking (change soon)

nearside front tyre low on edge

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (change soon)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 5,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shock absorber leaking (change soon)

nearside front tyre low on edge

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (change soon)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,393 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,153 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight inner rim damage to both nearside road wheels.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,343 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,523 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WUM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

KN53 WUM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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