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MA56 RBV

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,645 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 104,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 97,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 97,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play NS rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,577 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated No handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Back box bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS rear on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play NS rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,732 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,732 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,784 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 68,784 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,338 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose steering end (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose steering end (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose steering end (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,974 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

plastic undertrays obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2017 62,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

plastic undertrays obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,747 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not checked due to lot of personal efects /black bags

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,583 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,583 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,146 miles

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

front nearside tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing any cords

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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MA56 RBV is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 MA56 RBV, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA56 RBV is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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