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KV53 UTF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UTF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 111,565 miles

Emissions not tested engine has miss fire but no engine management lamp on (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor insecure (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp rear of cat corroded and broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 108,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,504 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,808 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 100,784 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,087 miles

Oil leak

oil seepage from steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 83,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,791 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,791 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,292 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,945 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,967 miles

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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KV53 UTF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KV53 UTF, 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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KV53 UTF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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