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MK59 XUW

2009 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,834 mi
Last recorded171,834 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 171,834 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wiper malfunction

Fail 8 Apr 2025 171,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wiper malfunction

Pass 23 Feb 2024 168,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 160,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 140,050 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 116,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,236 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,837 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 55,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MK59 XUW is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 MK59 XUW, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK59 XUW registered?

MK59 XUW is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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