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MK55 VBD

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VBD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,400 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 125,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,307 miles

Central Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both said (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,307 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both said (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 116,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 116,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 90,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,693 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 82,682 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 71,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,037 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre nearing wear markers

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,036 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre nearing wear markers

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,668 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,753 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,961 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,868 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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MK55 VBD is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK55 VBD, 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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MK55 VBD is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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