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KT53 VAH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,199 mi
Last recorded30,199 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VAH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

Fail 3 Dec 2013 15,738 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight wear

nearside steering rack end slight freeplay

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs slight wear

rear wiper blade slight split

Fail 23 Nov 2012 94,081 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside steering rack end slight freeplay

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs slight wear

rear wiper blade slight split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs are scored worn & pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2010 62,340 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs are scored worn & pitted

Fail 11 Nov 2009 54,371 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,371 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,562 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,666 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,508 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KT53 VAH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KT53 VAH, 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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KT53 VAH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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