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KU53 CVT

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,877 mi
Last recorded185,877 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 CVT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 185,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake application slightly uneven

rear axle brace corroded and incomplete

Pass 17 Aug 2018 180,941 miles

all tyres becoming worn and perished

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 180,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

all tyres becoming worn and perished

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 175,234 miles

Nearside Front abs ring very rusty

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear laterial bar very rusty

engine oil leak

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

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 31 Aug 2017 175,234 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front abs ring very rusty

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear laterial bar very rusty

engine oil leak

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

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 6 Sep 2016 169,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front abs ring very rusty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 156,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 149,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 149,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 142,980 miles

Fuel tank braced corroded, but not effecting the supporting strapes.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 142,980 miles

Fuel tank braced corroded, but not effecting the supporting strapes.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 132,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 116,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 116,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit and nail in tread

offside rear brake binding requires inspection/repair

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,195 miles

Hi level brake lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 102,195 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Hi level brake lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,740 miles

offside rear alloy centre cap missing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2008 86,740 miles

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

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

offside rear alloy centre cap missing

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,498 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes binding requires inspection/repair

tailgate brake light inoppertive

wipers smearing screen recommend replacement

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,726 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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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KU53 CVT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KU53 CVT, 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 KU53 CVT registered?

KU53 CVT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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