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ML56 VSY

2006 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VSY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 67,338 miles

Offside Front Inner rack arm play

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 67,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Not bolted down (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Possible headlamp removal to replace (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner rack arm play

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,120 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,863 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 56,841 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,696 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished 1956515

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished 1956515

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,926 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,848 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,351 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,466 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,824 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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ML56 VSY is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML56 VSY, 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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What year was ML56 VSY registered?

ML56 VSY is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is ML56 VSY safe to buy?

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